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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,804.08, 724,795.78 and 283,529.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,804.08, 724,795.78 and 283,529.56 is: 424,760.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,804.08 : 724,795.78 = 283,529.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,804.08/724,795.78 = 283,529.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,804.08x = 724,795.78 × 283,529.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,804.08x = 205,501,028,593.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,501,028,593.26/483,804.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,760.84

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