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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,613.32, 727,231.02 and 235,159.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,613.32, 727,231.02 and 235,159.24 is: 352,889.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,613.32 : 727,231.02 = 235,159.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,613.32/727,231.02 = 235,159.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,613.32x = 727,231.02 × 235,159.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,613.32x = 171,015,093,967.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,015,093,967.63/484,613.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,889.79

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