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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,709.47, 663,462.27 and 289,723.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,709.47, 663,462.27 and 289,723.02 is: 399,867.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,709.47 : 663,462.27 = 289,723.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,709.47/663,462.27 = 289,723.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,709.47x = 663,462.27 × 289,723.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,709.47x = 192,220,292,520.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,220,292,520.46/480,709.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,867.91

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