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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,710.08, 727,213.32 and 248,220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,710.08, 727,213.32 and 248,220.08 is: 372,406.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,710.08 : 727,213.32 = 248,220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,710.08/727,213.32 = 248,220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,710.08x = 727,213.32 × 248,220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,710.08x = 180,508,948,467.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,508,948,467.47/484,710.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,406.01

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