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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,425.80, 726,705.68 and 129,451.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,425.80, 726,705.68 and 129,451.40 is: 194,195.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,425.80 : 726,705.68 = 129,451.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,425.80/726,705.68 = 129,451.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,425.80x = 726,705.68 × 129,451.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,425.80x = 94,073,067,663.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,073,067,663.95/484,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,195.00

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