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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,712.70, 727,069.05 and 442,722.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,712.70, 727,069.05 and 442,722.30 is: 664,083.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,712.70 : 727,069.05 = 442,722.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,712.70/727,069.05 = 442,722.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,712.70x = 727,069.05 × 442,722.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,712.70x = 321,889,682,074.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,889,682,074.82/484,712.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,083.45

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