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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,033.83, 732,176.95 and 285,800.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,033.83, 732,176.95 and 285,800.72 is: 428,774.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,033.83 : 732,176.95 = 285,800.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,033.83/732,176.95 = 285,800.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,033.83x = 732,176.95 × 285,800.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,033.83x = 209,256,700,593.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,256,700,593.35/488,033.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,774.99

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