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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,674.44, 722,248.62 and 382,471.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,674.44, 722,248.62 and 382,471.88 is: 573,498.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,674.44 : 722,248.62 = 382,471.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,674.44/722,248.62 = 382,471.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,674.44x = 722,248.62 × 382,471.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,674.44x = 276,239,787,518.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,239,787,518.81/481,674.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,498.95

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