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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,828.01, 670,095.59 and 421,181.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,828.01, 670,095.59 and 421,181.69 is: 580,929.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,828.01 : 670,095.59 = 421,181.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,828.01/670,095.59 = 421,181.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,828.01x = 670,095.59 × 421,181.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,828.01x = 282,231,987,601.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,231,987,601.36/485,828.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,929.84

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