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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,036.80, 730,629.60 and 348,068.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,036.80, 730,629.60 and 348,068.80 is: 521,086.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,036.80 : 730,629.60 = 348,068.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,036.80/730,629.60 = 348,068.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,036.80x = 730,629.60 × 348,068.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,036.80x = 254,309,368,116.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,309,368,116.48/488,036.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,086.46

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