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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,569.50, 674,147.16 and 307,152.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,569.50, 674,147.16 and 307,152.90 is: 423,821.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,569.50 : 674,147.16 = 307,152.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,569.50/674,147.16 = 307,152.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,569.50x = 674,147.16 × 307,152.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,569.50x = 207,066,255,220.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,066,255,220.76/488,569.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,821.49

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