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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,955.06, 723,083.67 and 290,038.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,955.06, 723,083.67 and 290,038.88 is: 435,149.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,955.06 : 723,083.67 = 290,038.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,955.06/723,083.67 = 290,038.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,955.06x = 723,083.67 × 290,038.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,955.06x = 209,722,374,177.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,722,374,177.67/481,955.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,149.24

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