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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,148.66, 673,565.02 and 306,732.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,148.66, 673,565.02 and 306,732.15 is: 423,240.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,148.66 : 673,565.02 = 306,732.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,148.66/673,565.02 = 306,732.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,148.66x = 673,565.02 × 306,732.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,148.66x = 206,604,045,982.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,604,045,982.56/488,148.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,240.01

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