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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,574.61, 670,222.19 and 286,837.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,574.61, 670,222.19 and 286,837.93 is: 395,912.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,574.61 : 670,222.19 = 286,837.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,574.61/670,222.19 = 286,837.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,574.61x = 670,222.19 × 286,837.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,574.61x = 192,245,144,661.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,245,144,661.21/485,574.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,912.68

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