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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,187.68, 674,792.28 and 307,611.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,187.68, 674,792.28 and 307,611.60 is: 424,323.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,187.68 : 674,792.28 = 307,611.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,187.68/674,792.28 = 307,611.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,187.68x = 674,792.28 × 307,611.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,187.68x = 207,573,932,918.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,573,932,918.45/489,187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,323.71

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