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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,683.21, 727,014.42 and 129,697.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,683.21, 727,014.42 and 129,697.20 is: 194,543.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,683.21 : 727,014.42 = 129,697.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,683.21/727,014.42 = 129,697.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,683.21x = 727,014.42 × 129,697.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,683.21x = 94,291,734,633.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,291,734,633.62/484,683.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,543.02

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