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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,803.58, 724,795.04 and 283,529.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,803.58, 724,795.04 and 283,529.06 is: 424,760.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,803.58 : 724,795.04 = 283,529.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,803.58/724,795.04 = 283,529.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,803.58x = 724,795.04 × 283,529.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,803.58x = 205,500,451,342.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,500,451,342.24/483,803.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,760.09

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