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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,516.19, 726,718.83 and 129,557.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,516.19, 726,718.83 and 129,557.89 is: 194,322.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,516.19 : 726,718.83 = 129,557.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,516.19/726,718.83 = 129,557.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,516.19x = 726,718.83 × 129,557.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,516.19x = 94,152,158,238.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,152,158,238.07/484,516.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,322.01

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