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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,604.55, 727,055.64 and 248,113.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,604.55, 727,055.64 and 248,113.29 is: 372,246.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,604.55 : 727,055.64 = 248,113.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,604.55/727,055.64 = 248,113.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,604.55x = 727,055.64 × 248,113.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,604.55x = 180,392,166,853.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,392,166,853.46/484,604.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,246.13

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