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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,567.72, 721,687.28 and 363,108.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,567.72, 721,687.28 and 363,108.88 is: 544,162.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,567.72 : 721,687.28 = 363,108.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,567.72/721,687.28 = 363,108.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,567.72x = 721,687.28 × 363,108.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,567.72x = 262,051,059,951.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,051,059,951.05/481,567.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,162.43

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