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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,475.70, 726,713.55 and 360,059.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,475.70, 726,713.55 and 360,059.70 is: 540,089.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,475.70 : 726,713.55 = 360,059.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,475.70/726,713.55 = 360,059.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,475.70x = 726,713.55 × 360,059.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,475.70x = 261,660,262,798.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,660,262,798.94/484,475.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,089.55

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