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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,521.02, 727,964.12 and 457,664.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,521.02, 727,964.12 and 457,664.66 is: 687,614.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,521.02 : 727,964.12 = 457,664.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,521.02/727,964.12 = 457,664.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,521.02x = 727,964.12 × 457,664.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,521.02x = 333,163,451,472.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,163,451,472.00/484,521.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,614.03

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