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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,967.44, 725,729.04 and 284,381.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,967.44, 725,729.04 and 284,381.64 is: 426,441.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,967.44 : 725,729.04 = 284,381.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,967.44/725,729.04 = 284,381.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,967.44x = 725,729.04 × 284,381.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,967.44x = 206,384,014,590.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,384,014,590.83/483,967.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,441.94

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