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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,541.04, 722,606.80 and 215,526.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,541.04, 722,606.80 and 215,526.51 is: 323,421.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,541.04 : 722,606.80 = 215,526.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,541.04/722,606.80 = 215,526.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,541.04x = 722,606.80 × 215,526.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,541.04x = 155,740,921,706.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,740,921,706.27/481,541.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,421.91

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