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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,430.68, 724,897.02 and 216,962.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,430.68, 724,897.02 and 216,962.76 is: 325,332.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,430.68 : 724,897.02 = 216,962.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,430.68/724,897.02 = 216,962.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,430.68x = 724,897.02 × 216,962.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,430.68x = 157,275,658,174.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,275,658,174.98/483,430.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,332.39

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