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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,621.60, 727,081.14 and 248,130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,621.60, 727,081.14 and 248,130.32 is: 372,271.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,621.60 : 727,081.14 = 248,130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,621.60/727,081.14 = 248,130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,621.60x = 727,081.14 × 248,130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,621.60x = 180,410,875,934.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,410,875,934.17/484,621.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,271.64

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