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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,064.10, 730,822.88 and 392,773.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,064.10, 730,822.88 and 392,773.78 is: 588,136.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,064.10 : 730,822.88 = 392,773.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,064.10/730,822.88 = 392,773.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,064.10x = 730,822.88 × 392,773.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,064.10x = 287,048,065,088.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,048,065,088.09/488,064.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,136.00

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