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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,512.80, 725,269.20 and 372,920.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,512.80, 725,269.20 and 372,920.80 is: 559,381.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,512.80 : 725,269.20 = 372,920.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,512.80/725,269.20 = 372,920.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,512.80x = 725,269.20 × 372,920.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,512.80x = 270,467,970,279.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,467,970,279.36/483,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,381.20

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