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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,233.40, 726,479.70 and 432,004.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,233.40, 726,479.70 and 432,004.60 is: 648,122.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,233.40 : 726,479.70 = 432,004.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,233.40/726,479.70 = 432,004.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,233.40x = 726,479.70 × 432,004.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,233.40x = 313,842,572,206.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,842,572,206.62/484,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,122.52

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