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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,979.58, 724,591.66 and 341,102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,979.58, 724,591.66 and 341,102 is: 511,739.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,979.58 : 724,591.66 = 341,102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,979.58/724,591.66 = 341,102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,979.58x = 724,591.66 × 341,102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,979.58x = 247,159,664,409.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,159,664,409.32/482,979.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,739.37

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