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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,705.70, 727,058.55 and 384,322.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,705.70, 727,058.55 and 384,322.40 is: 576,483.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,705.70 : 727,058.55 = 384,322.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,705.70/727,058.55 = 384,322.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,705.70x = 727,058.55 × 384,322.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,705.70x = 279,424,886,876.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,424,886,876.52/484,705.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,483.60

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