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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,863.30, 726,956.82 and 214,844.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,863.30, 726,956.82 and 214,844.58 is: 322,117.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,863.30 : 726,956.82 = 214,844.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,863.30/726,956.82 = 214,844.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,863.30x = 726,956.82 × 214,844.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,863.30x = 156,182,732,671.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,182,732,671.04/484,863.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,117.04

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