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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,152.64, 721,725.72 and 376,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,152.64, 721,725.72 and 376,060 is: 564,087.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,152.64 : 721,725.72 = 376,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,152.64/721,725.72 = 376,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,152.64x = 721,725.72 × 376,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,152.64x = 271,412,174,263.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,412,174,263.20/481,152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,087.47

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