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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,218.40, 724,827.60 and 283,634.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,218.40, 724,827.60 and 283,634.40 is: 425,451.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,218.40 : 724,827.60 = 283,634.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,218.40/724,827.60 = 283,634.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,218.40x = 724,827.60 × 283,634.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,218.40x = 205,586,041,429.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,586,041,429.44/483,218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,451.60

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