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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,366.20, 684,645.80 and 488,366.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,366.20, 684,645.80 and 488,366.20 is: 684,645.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,366.20 : 684,645.80 = 488,366.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,366.20/684,645.80 = 488,366.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,366.20x = 684,645.80 × 488,366.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,366.20x = 334,357,867,691.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,357,867,691.96/488,366.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,645.80

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