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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,424.80, 726,309.15 and 247,572.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,424.80, 726,309.15 and 247,572.70 is: 371,191.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,424.80 : 726,309.15 = 247,572.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,424.80/726,309.15 = 247,572.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,424.80x = 726,309.15 × 247,572.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,424.80x = 179,814,317,300.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,814,317,300.21/484,424.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,191.40

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