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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,985.49, 718,976.45 and 352,768.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,985.49, 718,976.45 and 352,768.25 is: 529,519.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,985.49 : 718,976.45 = 352,768.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,985.49/718,976.45 = 352,768.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,985.49x = 718,976.45 × 352,768.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,985.49x = 253,632,058,698.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,632,058,698.99/478,985.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,519.29

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