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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,211.16, 674,824.74 and 307,635.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,211.16, 674,824.74 and 307,635.08 is: 424,356.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,211.16 : 674,824.74 = 307,635.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,211.16/674,824.74 = 307,635.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,211.16x = 674,824.74 × 307,635.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,211.16x = 207,599,762,875.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,599,762,875.88/489,211.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,356.15

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