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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,708.08, 727,210.32 and 248,218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,708.08, 727,210.32 and 248,218.08 is: 372,403.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,708.08 : 727,210.32 = 248,218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,708.08/727,210.32 = 248,218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,708.08x = 727,210.32 × 248,218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,708.08x = 180,506,749,386.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,506,749,386.59/484,708.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,403.01

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