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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,514.08, 724,993.67 and 404,354.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,514.08, 724,993.67 and 404,354.05 is: 605,047.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,514.08 : 724,993.67 = 404,354.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,514.08/724,993.67 = 404,354.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,514.08x = 724,993.67 × 404,354.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,514.08x = 293,154,125,887.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,154,125,887.26/484,514.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,047.70

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