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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,625.20, 725,437.80 and 371,521.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,625.20, 725,437.80 and 371,521.20 is: 557,281.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,625.20 : 725,437.80 = 371,521.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,625.20/725,437.80 = 371,521.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,625.20x = 725,437.80 × 371,521.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,625.20x = 269,515,521,981.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,515,521,981.36/483,625.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,281.80

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