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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,228.40, 726,342.60 and 295,271.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,228.40, 726,342.60 and 295,271.60 is: 442,907.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,228.40 : 726,342.60 = 295,271.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,228.40/726,342.60 = 295,271.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,228.40x = 726,342.60 × 295,271.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,228.40x = 214,468,341,650.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,468,341,650.16/484,228.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,907.40

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