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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,744.60, 725,616.90 and 357,773.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,744.60, 725,616.90 and 357,773.40 is: 536,660.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,744.60 : 725,616.90 = 357,773.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,744.60/725,616.90 = 357,773.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,744.60x = 725,616.90 × 357,773.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,744.60x = 259,606,425,410.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,606,425,410.46/483,744.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,660.10

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