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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,539.10, 722,603.90 and 215,524.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,539.10, 722,603.90 and 215,524.57 is: 323,419.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,539.10 : 722,603.90 = 215,524.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,539.10/722,603.90 = 215,524.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,539.10x = 722,603.90 × 215,524.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,539.10x = 155,738,893,750.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,738,893,750.20/481,539.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,419.00

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