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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,417.60, 725,126.40 and 404,685.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,417.60, 725,126.40 and 404,685.60 is: 607,028.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,417.60 : 725,126.40 = 404,685.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,417.60/725,126.40 = 404,685.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,417.60x = 725,126.40 × 404,685.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,417.60x = 293,448,212,259.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,448,212,259.84/483,417.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,028.40

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