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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487,035.83, 671,674.25 and 305,764.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487,035.83, 671,674.25 and 305,764.65 is: 421,682.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487,035.83 : 671,674.25 = 305,764.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487,035.83/671,674.25 = 305,764.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487,035.83x = 671,674.25 × 305,764.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487,035.83x = 205,374,240,436.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,374,240,436.44/487,035.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,682.00

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