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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,984.44, 723,534.18 and 316,267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,984.44, 723,534.18 and 316,267 is: 473,783.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,984.44 : 723,534.18 = 316,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,984.44/723,534.18 = 316,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,984.44x = 723,534.18 × 316,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,984.44x = 228,829,984,506.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,829,984,506.06/482,984.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,783.35

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