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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,001.44, 723,559.68 and 316,284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,001.44, 723,559.68 and 316,284 is: 473,808.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,001.44 : 723,559.68 = 316,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,001.44/723,559.68 = 316,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,001.44x = 723,559.68 × 316,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,001.44x = 228,850,349,829.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,850,349,829.12/483,001.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,808.84

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