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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,123.73, 674,210.67 and 385,589.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,123.73, 674,210.67 and 385,589.12 is: 531,498.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,123.73 : 674,210.67 = 385,589.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,123.73/674,210.67 = 385,589.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,123.73x = 674,210.67 × 385,589.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,123.73x = 259,968,298,939.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,968,298,939.91/489,123.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,498.04

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