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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,381.80, 726,244.65 and 247,529.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,381.80, 726,244.65 and 247,529.70 is: 371,126.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,381.80 : 726,244.65 = 247,529.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,381.80/726,244.65 = 247,529.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,381.80x = 726,244.65 × 247,529.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,381.80x = 179,767,120,341.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,767,120,341.11/484,381.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,126.91

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