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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,823.84, 718,614.72 and 379,308.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,823.84, 718,614.72 and 379,308.96 is: 568,077.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,823.84 : 718,614.72 = 379,308.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,823.84/718,614.72 = 379,308.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,823.84x = 718,614.72 × 379,308.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,823.84x = 272,577,002,083.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,577,002,083.89/479,823.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,077.24

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