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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,887.80, 725,831.70 and 350,140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,887.80, 725,831.70 and 350,140.60 is: 525,210.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,887.80 : 725,831.70 = 350,140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,887.80/725,831.70 = 350,140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,887.80x = 725,831.70 × 350,140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,887.80x = 254,143,146,937.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,143,146,937.02/483,887.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,210.90

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