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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,244.38, 724,047.93 and 295,864.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,244.38, 724,047.93 and 295,864.38 is: 443,295.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,244.38 : 724,047.93 = 295,864.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,244.38/724,047.93 = 295,864.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,244.38x = 724,047.93 × 295,864.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,244.38x = 214,219,991,899.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,219,991,899.73/483,244.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,295.36

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