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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,033.88, 722,109.78 and 228,954.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,033.88, 722,109.78 and 228,954.24 is: 342,984.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,033.88 : 722,109.78 = 228,954.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,033.88/722,109.78 = 228,954.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,033.88x = 722,109.78 × 228,954.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,033.88x = 165,330,095,876.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,330,095,876.47/482,033.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,984.39

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