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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,822.10, 724,233.15 and 305,529.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,822.10, 724,233.15 and 305,529.30 is: 458,293.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,822.10 : 724,233.15 = 305,529.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,822.10/724,233.15 = 305,529.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,822.10x = 724,233.15 × 305,529.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,822.10x = 221,274,447,356.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,274,447,356.30/482,822.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,293.95

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