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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,700.80, 748,051.20 and 444,787.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,700.80, 748,051.20 and 444,787.20 is: 667,180.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,700.80 : 748,051.20 = 444,787.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,700.80/748,051.20 = 444,787.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,700.80x = 748,051.20 × 444,787.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,700.80x = 332,723,598,704.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,723,598,704.64/498,700.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667,180.80

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