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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,325.20, 724,987.80 and 404,593.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,325.20, 724,987.80 and 404,593.20 is: 606,889.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,325.20 : 724,987.80 = 404,593.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,325.20/724,987.80 = 404,593.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,325.20x = 724,987.80 × 404,593.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,325.20x = 293,325,133,962.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,325,133,962.96/483,325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,889.80

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