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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,371.80, 732,557.70 and 440,160.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,371.80, 732,557.70 and 440,160.60 is: 660,240.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,371.80 : 732,557.70 = 440,160.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,371.80/732,557.70 = 440,160.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,371.80x = 732,557.70 × 440,160.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,371.80x = 322,443,036,766.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,443,036,766.62/488,371.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,240.90

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