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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,316.34, 725,273.69 and 281,007.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,316.34, 725,273.69 and 281,007.59 is: 421,685.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,316.34 : 725,273.69 = 281,007.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,316.34/725,273.69 = 281,007.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,316.34x = 725,273.69 × 281,007.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,316.34x = 203,807,406,685.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,807,406,685.90/483,316.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,685.33

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