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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487,404.61, 672,787.72 and 334,947.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487,404.61, 672,787.72 and 334,947.62 is: 462,344.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487,404.61 : 672,787.72 = 334,947.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487,404.61/672,787.72 = 334,947.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487,404.61x = 672,787.72 × 334,947.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487,404.61x = 225,348,647,679.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,348,647,679.88/487,404.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,344.11

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