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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,664.70, 732,997.05 and 488,664.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,664.70, 732,997.05 and 488,664.70 is: 732,997.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,664.70 : 732,997.05 = 488,664.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,664.70/732,997.05 = 488,664.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,664.70x = 732,997.05 × 488,664.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,664.70x = 358,189,783,539.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,189,783,539.14/488,664.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,997.05

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