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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,465.70, 726,698.55 and 360,049.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,465.70, 726,698.55 and 360,049.70 is: 540,074.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,465.70 : 726,698.55 = 360,049.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,465.70/726,698.55 = 360,049.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,465.70x = 726,698.55 × 360,049.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,465.70x = 261,647,594,917.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,647,594,917.94/484,465.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,074.55

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