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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,116.46, 724,293.54 and 305,248.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,116.46, 724,293.54 and 305,248.56 is: 457,632.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,116.46 : 724,293.54 = 305,248.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,116.46/724,293.54 = 305,248.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,116.46x = 724,293.54 × 305,248.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,116.46x = 221,089,560,102.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,089,560,102.30/483,116.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,632.02

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