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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,855.20, 727,282.80 and 442,864.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,855.20, 727,282.80 and 442,864.80 is: 664,297.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,855.20 : 727,282.80 = 442,864.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,855.20/727,282.80 = 442,864.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,855.20x = 727,282.80 × 442,864.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,855.20x = 322,087,951,765.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,087,951,765.44/484,855.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,297.20

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