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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,451.20, 726,676.80 and 360,035.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,451.20, 726,676.80 and 360,035.20 is: 540,052.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,451.20 : 726,676.80 = 360,035.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,451.20/726,676.80 = 360,035.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,451.20x = 726,676.80 × 360,035.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,451.20x = 261,629,227,023.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,629,227,023.36/484,451.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,052.80

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