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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,355.74, 725,495.64 and 393,969.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,355.74, 725,495.64 and 393,969.42 is: 590,109.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,355.74 : 725,495.64 = 393,969.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,355.74/725,495.64 = 393,969.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,355.74x = 725,495.64 × 393,969.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,355.74x = 285,823,094,533.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,823,094,533.48/484,355.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,109.85

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