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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,814.80, 727,222.20 and 248,078.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,814.80, 727,222.20 and 248,078.80 is: 372,118.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,814.80 : 727,222.20 = 248,078.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,814.80/727,222.20 = 248,078.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,814.80x = 727,222.20 × 248,078.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,814.80x = 180,408,410,709.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,408,410,709.36/484,814.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,118.20

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