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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,047.60, 685,133.20 and 489,047.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,047.60, 685,133.20 and 489,047.60 is: 685,133.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,047.60 : 685,133.20 = 489,047.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,047.60/685,133.20 = 489,047.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,047.60x = 685,133.20 × 489,047.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,047.60x = 335,062,747,140.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,062,747,140.32/489,047.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,133.20

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