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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,995.92, 722,203.32 and 341,503.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,995.92, 722,203.32 and 341,503.76 is: 511,695.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,995.92 : 722,203.32 = 341,503.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,995.92/722,203.32 = 341,503.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,995.92x = 722,203.32 × 341,503.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,995.92x = 246,635,149,264.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,635,149,264.48/481,995.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,695.51

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