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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,007.20, 720,010.80 and 403,024.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,007.20, 720,010.80 and 403,024.80 is: 604,537.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,007.20 : 720,010.80 = 403,024.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,007.20/720,010.80 = 403,024.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,007.20x = 720,010.80 × 403,024.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,007.20x = 290,182,208,667.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,182,208,667.84/480,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,537.20

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