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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,852.12, 722,297.04 and 322,062.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,852.12, 722,297.04 and 322,062.64 is: 482,772.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,852.12 : 722,297.04 = 322,062.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,852.12/722,297.04 = 322,062.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,852.12x = 722,297.04 × 322,062.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,852.12x = 232,624,891,566.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,624,891,566.59/481,852.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,772.37

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