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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,317.73, 724,577.43 and 213,253.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,317.73, 724,577.43 and 213,253.59 is: 319,704.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,317.73 : 724,577.43 = 213,253.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,317.73/724,577.43 = 213,253.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,317.73x = 724,577.43 × 213,253.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,317.73x = 154,518,738,180.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,518,738,180.47/483,317.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,704.26

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