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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,098.70, 683,338.50 and 489,098.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,098.70, 683,338.50 and 489,098.70 is: 683,338.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,098.70 : 683,338.50 = 489,098.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,098.70/683,338.50 = 489,098.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,098.70x = 683,338.50 × 489,098.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,098.70x = 334,219,972,009.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,219,972,009.95/489,098.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,338.50

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