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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,227.40, 726,341.10 and 295,270.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,227.40, 726,341.10 and 295,270.60 is: 442,905.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,227.40 : 726,341.10 = 295,270.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,227.40/726,341.10 = 295,270.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,227.40x = 726,341.10 × 295,270.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,227.40x = 214,467,172,401.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,467,172,401.66/484,227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,905.90

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