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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,811.85, 727,217.78 and 248,025.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,811.85, 727,217.78 and 248,025.36 is: 372,038.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,811.85 : 727,217.78 = 248,025.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,811.85/727,217.78 = 248,025.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,811.85x = 727,217.78 × 248,025.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,811.85x = 180,368,451,682.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,368,451,682.90/484,811.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,038.04

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