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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,930.88, 663,275.52 and 289,904.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,930.88, 663,275.52 and 289,904.32 is: 399,821.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,930.88 : 663,275.52 = 289,904.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,930.88/663,275.52 = 289,904.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,930.88x = 663,275.52 × 289,904.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,930.88x = 192,286,438,598.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,286,438,598.25/480,930.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,821.36

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