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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,268.80, 730,977.60 and 348,300.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,268.80, 730,977.60 and 348,300.80 is: 521,434.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,268.80 : 730,977.60 = 348,300.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,268.80/730,977.60 = 348,300.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,268.80x = 730,977.60 × 348,300.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,268.80x = 254,600,082,862.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,600,082,862.08/488,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,434.27

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