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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,669.44, 722,241.12 and 382,466.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,669.44, 722,241.12 and 382,466.88 is: 573,491.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,669.44 : 722,241.12 = 382,466.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,669.44/722,241.12 = 382,466.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,669.44x = 722,241.12 × 382,466.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,669.44x = 276,233,307,774.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,233,307,774.11/481,669.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,491.45

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