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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,019.70, 720,029.55 and 445,027.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,019.70, 720,029.55 and 445,027.70 is: 667,541.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,019.70 : 720,029.55 = 445,027.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,019.70/720,029.55 = 445,027.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,019.70x = 720,029.55 × 445,027.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,019.70x = 320,433,094,568.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,433,094,568.54/480,019.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667,541.55

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