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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,981.29, 669,580.61 and 357,434.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,981.29, 669,580.61 and 357,434.73 is: 493,485.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,981.29 : 669,580.61 = 357,434.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,981.29/669,580.61 = 357,434.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,981.29x = 669,580.61 × 357,434.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,981.29x = 239,331,362,761.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,331,362,761.41/484,981.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,485.76

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