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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,876.60, 725,814.90 and 325,246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,876.60, 725,814.90 and 325,246.20 is: 487,869.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,876.60 : 725,814.90 = 325,246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,876.60/725,814.90 = 325,246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,876.60x = 725,814.90 × 325,246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,876.60x = 236,068,538,128.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,068,538,128.38/483,876.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,869.30

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