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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,436.40, 725,963.40 and 357,082.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,436.40, 725,963.40 and 357,082.80 is: 535,114.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,436.40 : 725,963.40 = 357,082.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,436.40/725,963.40 = 357,082.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,436.40x = 725,963.40 × 357,082.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,436.40x = 259,229,043,569.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,229,043,569.52/484,436.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,114.71

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