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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,359.40, 724,347.90 and 356,005.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,359.40, 724,347.90 and 356,005.80 is: 533,499.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,359.40 : 724,347.90 = 356,005.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,359.40/724,347.90 = 356,005.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,359.40x = 724,347.90 × 356,005.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,359.40x = 257,872,053,617.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,872,053,617.82/483,359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,499.61

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