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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,046.40, 726,069.60 and 297,163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,046.40, 726,069.60 and 297,163.20 is: 445,744.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,046.40 : 726,069.60 = 297,163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,046.40/726,069.60 = 297,163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,046.40x = 726,069.60 × 297,163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,046.40x = 215,761,165,758.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,761,165,758.72/484,046.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,744.80

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