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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,186.90, 724,089.15 and 355,833.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,186.90, 724,089.15 and 355,833.30 is: 533,240.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,186.90 : 724,089.15 = 355,833.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,186.90/724,089.15 = 355,833.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,186.90x = 724,089.15 × 355,833.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,186.90x = 257,655,031,738.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,655,031,738.70/483,186.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,240.93

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