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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,477.60, 726,424.80 and 248,281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,477.60, 726,424.80 and 248,281.60 is: 372,272.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,477.60 : 726,424.80 = 248,281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,477.60/726,424.80 = 248,281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,477.60x = 726,424.80 × 248,281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,477.60x = 180,357,911,623.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,357,911,623.68/484,477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,272.96

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