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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,965.20, 722,947.80 and 304,818.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,965.20, 722,947.80 and 304,818.20 is: 457,227.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,965.20 : 722,947.80 = 304,818.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,965.20/722,947.80 = 304,818.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,965.20x = 722,947.80 × 304,818.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,965.20x = 220,367,647,089.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,367,647,089.96/481,965.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,227.30

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