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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,524.06, 726,730.73 and 129,565.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,524.06, 726,730.73 and 129,565.76 is: 194,333.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,524.06 : 726,730.73 = 129,565.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,524.06/726,730.73 = 129,565.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,524.06x = 726,730.73 × 129,565.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,524.06x = 94,159,419,347.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,159,419,347.80/484,524.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,333.84

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