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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,464.80, 768,697.20 and 484,816.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,464.80, 768,697.20 and 484,816.80 is: 727,225.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,464.80 : 768,697.20 = 484,816.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,464.80/768,697.20 = 484,816.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,464.80x = 768,697.20 × 484,816.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,464.80x = 372,677,316,672.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,677,316,672.96/512,464.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,225.20

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