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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,280.70, 977,499.45 and 482,475.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,280.70, 977,499.45 and 482,475.90 is: 723,032.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,280.70 : 977,499.45 = 482,475.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,280.70/977,499.45 = 482,475.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,280.70x = 977,499.45 × 482,475.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,280.70x = 471,619,926,888.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,619,926,888.26/652,280.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,032.17

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