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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,879.70, 722,819.55 and 233,047.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,879.70, 722,819.55 and 233,047.70 is: 349,571.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,879.70 : 722,819.55 = 233,047.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,879.70/722,819.55 = 233,047.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,879.70x = 722,819.55 × 233,047.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,879.70x = 168,451,433,642.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,451,433,642.54/481,879.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,571.55

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