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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,754.52, 727,463.96 and 169,211.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,754.52, 727,463.96 and 169,211.48 is: 253,933.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,754.52 : 727,463.96 = 169,211.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,754.52/727,463.96 = 169,211.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,754.52x = 727,463.96 × 169,211.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,754.52x = 123,095,253,318.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,095,253,318.26/484,754.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,933.17

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