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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,375.92, 726,748.41 and 218,075.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,375.92, 726,748.41 and 218,075.19 is: 327,195.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,375.92 : 726,748.41 = 218,075.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,375.92/726,748.41 = 218,075.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,375.92x = 726,748.41 × 218,075.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,375.92x = 158,485,797,592.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,485,797,592.95/484,375.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,195.86

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