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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,399.60, 725,099.40 and 273,447.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,399.60, 725,099.40 and 273,447.60 is: 410,171.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,399.60 : 725,099.40 = 273,447.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,399.60/725,099.40 = 273,447.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,399.60x = 725,099.40 × 273,447.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,399.60x = 198,276,690,691.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,276,690,691.44/483,399.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,171.40

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