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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,977.40, 725,966.10 and 295,020.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,977.40, 725,966.10 and 295,020.60 is: 442,530.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,977.40 : 725,966.10 = 295,020.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,977.40/725,966.10 = 295,020.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,977.40x = 725,966.10 × 295,020.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,977.40x = 214,174,954,401.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,174,954,401.66/483,977.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,530.90

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