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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,072.45, 683,301.75 and 489,072.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,072.45, 683,301.75 and 489,072.45 is: 683,301.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,072.45 : 683,301.75 = 489,072.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,072.45/683,301.75 = 489,072.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,072.45x = 683,301.75 × 489,072.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,072.45x = 334,184,060,961.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,184,060,961.79/489,072.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,301.75

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