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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,208.78, 665,313.71 and 379,917.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,208.78, 665,313.71 and 379,917.33 is: 524,180.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,208.78 : 665,313.71 = 379,917.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,208.78/665,313.71 = 379,917.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,208.78x = 665,313.71 × 379,917.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,208.78x = 252,764,208,315.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,764,208,315.59/482,208.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,180.02

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