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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,853.80, 725,780.70 and 334,554.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,853.80, 725,780.70 and 334,554.60 is: 501,831.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,853.80 : 725,780.70 = 334,554.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,853.80/725,780.70 = 334,554.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,853.80x = 725,780.70 × 334,554.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,853.80x = 242,813,271,776.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,813,271,776.22/483,853.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,831.90

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