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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,247.40, 724,871.10 and 283,663.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,247.40, 724,871.10 and 283,663.40 is: 425,495.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,247.40 : 724,871.10 = 283,663.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,247.40/724,871.10 = 283,663.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,247.40x = 724,871.10 × 283,663.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,247.40x = 205,619,400,787.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,619,400,787.74/483,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,495.10

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