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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,007.70, 723,011.55 and 304,860.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,007.70, 723,011.55 and 304,860.70 is: 457,291.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,007.70 : 723,011.55 = 304,860.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,007.70/723,011.55 = 304,860.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,007.70x = 723,011.55 × 304,860.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,007.70x = 220,417,807,241.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,417,807,241.09/482,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,291.05

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