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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,803.80, 733,205.70 and 370,705.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,803.80, 733,205.70 and 370,705.80 is: 556,058.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,803.80 : 733,205.70 = 370,705.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,803.80/733,205.70 = 370,705.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,803.80x = 733,205.70 × 370,705.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,803.80x = 271,803,605,583.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,803,605,583.06/488,803.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,058.70

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