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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,484.20, 726,237.78 and 304,698.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,484.20, 726,237.78 and 304,698.11 is: 456,739.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,484.20 : 726,237.78 = 304,698.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,484.20/726,237.78 = 304,698.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,484.20x = 726,237.78 × 304,698.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,484.20x = 221,283,275,345.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,283,275,345.41/484,484.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,739.92

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