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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,432.07, 664,987.28 and 380,291.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,432.07, 664,987.28 and 380,291.07 is: 524,195.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,432.07 : 664,987.28 = 380,291.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,432.07/664,987.28 = 380,291.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,432.07x = 664,987.28 × 380,291.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,432.07x = 252,888,722,346.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,888,722,346.13/482,432.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,195.50

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