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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487,968.80, 730,527.60 and 348,000.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487,968.80, 730,527.60 and 348,000.80 is: 520,984.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487,968.80 : 730,527.60 = 348,000.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487,968.80/730,527.60 = 348,000.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487,968.80x = 730,527.60 × 348,000.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487,968.80x = 254,224,189,222.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,224,189,222.08/487,968.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,984.52

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