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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,427.60, 725,141.40 and 404,695.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,427.60, 725,141.40 and 404,695.60 is: 607,043.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,427.60 : 725,141.40 = 404,695.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,427.60/725,141.40 = 404,695.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,427.60x = 725,141.40 × 404,695.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,427.60x = 293,461,533,957.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,461,533,957.84/483,427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,043.40

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