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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,744.86, 726,871.23 and 363,694.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,744.86, 726,871.23 and 363,694.41 is: 545,357.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,744.86 : 726,871.23 = 363,694.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,744.86/726,871.23 = 363,694.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,744.86x = 726,871.23 × 363,694.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,744.86x = 264,359,003,140.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,359,003,140.82/484,744.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,357.00

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