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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,203.20, 724,113.60 and 335,286.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,203.20, 724,113.60 and 335,286.40 is: 502,449.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,203.20 : 724,113.60 = 335,286.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,203.20/724,113.60 = 335,286.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,203.20x = 724,113.60 × 335,286.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,203.20x = 242,785,442,135.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,785,442,135.04/483,203.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,449.99

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