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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,992.80, 727,489.20 and 335,693.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,992.80, 727,489.20 and 335,693.60 is: 503,540.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,992.80 : 727,489.20 = 335,693.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,992.80/727,489.20 = 335,693.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,992.80x = 727,489.20 × 335,693.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,992.80x = 244,213,468,509.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,213,468,509.12/484,992.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,540.40

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