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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,273.80, 724,682.70 and 306,865.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,273.80, 724,682.70 and 306,865.80 is: 459,203.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,273.80 : 724,682.70 = 306,865.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,273.80/724,682.70 = 306,865.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,273.80x = 724,682.70 × 306,865.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,273.80x = 222,380,336,481.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,380,336,481.66/484,273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,203.73

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