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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,724.93, 727,419.60 and 169,181.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,724.93, 727,419.60 and 169,181.83 is: 253,888.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,724.93 : 727,419.60 = 169,181.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,724.93/727,419.60 = 169,181.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,724.93x = 727,419.60 × 169,181.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,724.93x = 123,066,178,682.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,066,178,682.91/484,724.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,888.70

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