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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,571.97, 670,512.43 and 304,594.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,571.97, 670,512.43 and 304,594.99 is: 420,606.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,571.97 : 670,512.43 = 304,594.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,571.97/670,512.43 = 304,594.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,571.97x = 670,512.43 × 304,594.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,571.97x = 204,234,725,615.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,234,725,615.19/485,571.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,606.50

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