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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,518.89, 727,960.94 and 457,662.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,518.89, 727,960.94 and 457,662.53 is: 687,610.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,518.89 : 727,960.94 = 457,662.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,518.89/727,960.94 = 457,662.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,518.89x = 727,960.94 × 457,662.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,518.89x = 333,160,443,253.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,160,443,253.27/484,518.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,610.84

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