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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,614.74, 724,734.64 and 356,253.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,614.74, 724,734.64 and 356,253.42 is: 533,873.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,614.74 : 724,734.64 = 356,253.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,614.74/724,734.64 = 356,253.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,614.74x = 724,734.64 × 356,253.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,614.74x = 258,189,194,092.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,189,194,092.47/483,614.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,873.71

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