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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,711.08, 727,214.82 and 248,221.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,711.08, 727,214.82 and 248,221.08 is: 372,407.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,711.08 : 727,214.82 = 248,221.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,711.08/727,214.82 = 248,221.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,711.08x = 727,214.82 × 248,221.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,711.08x = 180,510,048,012.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,510,048,012.41/484,711.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,407.51

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