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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,261.14, 722,591.55 and 355,289.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,261.14, 722,591.55 and 355,289.94 is: 533,451.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,261.14 : 722,591.55 = 355,289.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,261.14/722,591.55 = 355,289.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,261.14x = 722,591.55 × 355,289.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,261.14x = 256,729,508,444.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,729,508,444.01/481,261.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,451.57

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