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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,136.80, 726,205.20 and 390,824.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,136.80, 726,205.20 and 390,824.80 is: 586,237.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,136.80 : 726,205.20 = 390,824.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,136.80/726,205.20 = 390,824.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,136.80x = 726,205.20 × 390,824.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,136.80x = 283,819,002,048.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,819,002,048.96/484,136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,237.20

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