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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,059.20, 724,588.80 and 370,955.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,059.20, 724,588.80 and 370,955.20 is: 556,432.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,059.20 : 724,588.80 = 370,955.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,059.20/724,588.80 = 370,955.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,059.20x = 724,588.80 × 370,955.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,059.20x = 268,789,983,221.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,789,983,221.76/483,059.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,432.80

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