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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,967.70, 722,951.55 and 304,820.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,967.70, 722,951.55 and 304,820.70 is: 457,231.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,967.70 : 722,951.55 = 304,820.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,967.70/722,951.55 = 304,820.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,967.70x = 722,951.55 × 304,820.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,967.70x = 220,370,597,537.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,370,597,537.09/481,967.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,231.05

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