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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,010.70, 720,016.05 and 403,028.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,010.70, 720,016.05 and 403,028.30 is: 604,542.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,010.70 : 720,016.05 = 403,028.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,010.70/720,016.05 = 403,028.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,010.70x = 720,016.05 × 403,028.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,010.70x = 290,186,844,604.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,186,844,604.22/480,010.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,542.45

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