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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,852.70, 723,991.05 and 295,998.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,852.70, 723,991.05 and 295,998.30 is: 443,820.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,852.70 : 723,991.05 = 295,998.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,852.70/723,991.05 = 295,998.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,852.70x = 723,991.05 × 295,998.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,852.70x = 214,300,120,015.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,300,120,015.22/482,852.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,820.90

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