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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,187.74, 674,164.98 and 381,587.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,187.74, 674,164.98 and 381,587.34 is: 525,877.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,187.74 : 674,164.98 = 381,587.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,187.74/674,164.98 = 381,587.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,187.74x = 674,164.98 × 381,587.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,187.74x = 257,252,821,439.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,252,821,439.35/489,187.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,877.49

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