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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,676.60, 726,723.30 and 248,480.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,676.60, 726,723.30 and 248,480.60 is: 372,571.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,676.60 : 726,723.30 = 248,480.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,676.60/726,723.30 = 248,480.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,676.60x = 726,723.30 × 248,480.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,676.60x = 180,576,641,617.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,576,641,617.98/484,676.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,571.40

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