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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,427.40, 724,449.90 and 356,073.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,427.40, 724,449.90 and 356,073.80 is: 533,601.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,427.40 : 724,449.90 = 356,073.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,427.40/724,449.90 = 356,073.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,427.40x = 724,449.90 × 356,073.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,427.40x = 257,957,628,802.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,957,628,802.62/483,427.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,601.59

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