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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,107.36, 724,741.53 and 339,512.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,107.36, 724,741.53 and 339,512.02 is: 508,272.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,107.36 : 724,741.53 = 339,512.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,107.36/724,741.53 = 339,512.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,107.36x = 724,741.53 × 339,512.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,107.36x = 246,058,460,828.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,058,460,828.19/484,107.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,272.51

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