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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,985.70, 722,978.55 and 405,003.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,985.70, 722,978.55 and 405,003.30 is: 607,504.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,985.70 : 722,978.55 = 405,003.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,985.70/722,978.55 = 405,003.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,985.70x = 722,978.55 × 405,003.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,985.70x = 292,808,698,579.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,808,698,579.22/481,985.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,504.95

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