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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,668.40, 723,289.80 and 349,828.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,668.40, 723,289.80 and 349,828.40 is: 524,225.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,668.40 : 723,289.80 = 349,828.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,668.40/723,289.80 = 349,828.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,668.40x = 723,289.80 × 349,828.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,668.40x = 253,027,313,470.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,027,313,470.32/482,668.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,225.98

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