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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,510.80, 726,161.40 and 247,947.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,510.80, 726,161.40 and 247,947.60 is: 371,611.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,510.80 : 726,161.40 = 247,947.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,510.80/726,161.40 = 247,947.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,510.80x = 726,161.40 × 247,947.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,510.80x = 180,049,976,342.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,049,976,342.64/484,510.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,611.89

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