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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,203.60, 724,805.40 and 357,232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,203.60, 724,805.40 and 357,232.40 is: 535,848.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,203.60 : 724,805.40 = 357,232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,203.60/724,805.40 = 357,232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,203.60x = 724,805.40 × 357,232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,203.60x = 258,923,972,574.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,923,972,574.96/483,203.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,848.60

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