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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,605.55, 727,057.14 and 248,114.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,605.55, 727,057.14 and 248,114.29 is: 372,247.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,605.55 : 727,057.14 = 248,114.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,605.55/727,057.14 = 248,114.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,605.55x = 727,057.14 × 248,114.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,605.55x = 180,393,266,080.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,393,266,080.53/484,605.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,247.63

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