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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,960.14, 723,091.31 and 290,044.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,960.14, 723,091.31 and 290,044.01 is: 435,156.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,960.14 : 723,091.31 = 290,044.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,960.14/723,091.31 = 290,044.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,960.14x = 723,091.31 × 290,044.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,960.14x = 209,728,303,148.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,728,303,148.55/481,960.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,156.95

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