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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,140.10, 724,710.15 and 305,847.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,140.10, 724,710.15 and 305,847.30 is: 458,770.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,140.10 : 724,710.15 = 305,847.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,140.10/724,710.15 = 305,847.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,140.10x = 724,710.15 × 305,847.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,140.10x = 221,650,642,660.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,650,642,660.10/483,140.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,770.95

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