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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,275.70, 732,413.55 and 409,543.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,275.70, 732,413.55 and 409,543.70 is: 614,315.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,275.70 : 732,413.55 = 409,543.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,275.70/732,413.55 = 409,543.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,275.70x = 732,413.55 × 409,543.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,275.70x = 299,955,355,197.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,955,355,197.14/488,275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,315.55

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