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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,028.30, 720,042.45 and 355,612.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,028.30, 720,042.45 and 355,612.30 is: 533,418.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,028.30 : 720,042.45 = 355,612.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,028.30/720,042.45 = 355,612.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,028.30x = 720,042.45 × 355,612.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,028.30x = 256,055,951,742.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,055,951,742.14/480,028.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,418.45

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