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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,756.80, 725,635.20 and 334,457.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,756.80, 725,635.20 and 334,457.60 is: 501,686.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,756.80 : 725,635.20 = 334,457.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,756.80/725,635.20 = 334,457.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,756.80x = 725,635.20 × 334,457.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,756.80x = 242,694,207,467.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,694,207,467.52/483,756.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,686.40

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