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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,139.64, 721,706.22 and 376,047

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,139.64, 721,706.22 and 376,047 is: 564,067.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,139.64 : 721,706.22 = 376,047 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,139.64/721,706.22 = 376,047/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,139.64x = 721,706.22 × 376,047
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,139.64x = 271,395,458,912.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,395,458,912.34/481,139.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,067.97

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