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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,463.70, 726,695.55 and 360,047.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,463.70, 726,695.55 and 360,047.70 is: 540,071.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,463.70 : 726,695.55 = 360,047.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,463.70/726,695.55 = 360,047.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,463.70x = 726,695.55 × 360,047.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,463.70x = 261,645,061,377.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,645,061,377.74/484,463.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,071.55

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