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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,829.59, 726,252.94 and 395,191.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,829.59, 726,252.94 and 395,191.75 is: 591,979.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,829.59 : 726,252.94 = 395,191.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,829.59/726,252.94 = 395,191.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,829.59x = 726,252.94 × 395,191.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,829.59x = 287,009,170,301.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,009,170,301.25/484,829.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,979.48

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