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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,119.46, 724,298.04 and 305,251.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,119.46, 724,298.04 and 305,251.56 is: 457,636.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,119.46 : 724,298.04 = 305,251.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,119.46/724,298.04 = 305,251.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,119.46x = 724,298.04 × 305,251.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,119.46x = 221,093,106,614.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,093,106,614.94/483,119.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,636.52

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