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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,401.10, 725,101.65 and 273,449.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,401.10, 725,101.65 and 273,449.10 is: 410,173.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,401.10 : 725,101.65 = 273,449.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,401.10/725,101.65 = 273,449.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,401.10x = 725,101.65 × 273,449.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,401.10x = 198,278,393,601.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,278,393,601.02/483,401.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,173.65

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