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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,972.80, 727,459.20 and 219,033.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,972.80, 727,459.20 and 219,033.60 is: 328,550.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,972.80 : 727,459.20 = 219,033.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,972.80/727,459.20 = 219,033.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,972.80x = 727,459.20 × 219,033.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,972.80x = 159,338,007,429.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,338,007,429.12/484,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,550.40

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