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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,761.21, 727,246.05 and 241,734.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,761.21, 727,246.05 and 241,734.71 is: 362,654.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,761.21 : 727,246.05 = 241,734.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,761.21/727,246.05 = 241,734.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,761.21x = 727,246.05 × 241,734.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,761.21x = 175,800,609,359.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,800,609,359.17/484,761.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,654.04

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