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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,353.40, 724,338.90 and 355,999.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,353.40, 724,338.90 and 355,999.80 is: 533,490.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,353.40 : 724,338.90 = 355,999.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,353.40/724,338.90 = 355,999.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,353.40x = 724,338.90 × 355,999.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,353.40x = 257,864,503,532.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,864,503,532.22/483,353.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,490.62

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