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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,204.84, 723,427.52 and 340,327.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,204.84, 723,427.52 and 340,327.24 is: 510,575.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,204.84 : 723,427.52 = 340,327.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,204.84/723,427.52 = 340,327.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,204.84x = 723,427.52 × 340,327.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,204.84x = 246,202,091,221.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,202,091,221.65/482,204.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,575.74

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