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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,474.70, 726,712.05 and 360,058.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,474.70, 726,712.05 and 360,058.70 is: 540,088.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,474.70 : 726,712.05 = 360,058.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,474.70/726,712.05 = 360,058.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,474.70x = 726,712.05 × 360,058.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,474.70x = 261,658,995,997.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,658,995,997.34/484,474.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,088.05

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