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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,420.40, 725,939.40 and 357,066.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,420.40, 725,939.40 and 357,066.80 is: 535,090.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,420.40 : 725,939.40 = 357,066.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,420.40/725,939.40 = 357,066.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,420.40x = 725,939.40 × 357,066.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,420.40x = 259,208,858,551.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,208,858,551.92/484,420.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,090.72

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