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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,993.20, 727,489.80 and 450,001.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,993.20, 727,489.80 and 450,001.20 is: 675,001.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,993.20 : 727,489.80 = 450,001.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,993.20/727,489.80 = 450,001.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,993.20x = 727,489.80 × 450,001.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,993.20x = 327,371,282,987.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,371,282,987.76/484,993.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,001.80

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