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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,233.47, 675,215.99 and 298,357.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,233.47, 675,215.99 and 298,357.59 is: 411,778.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,233.47 : 675,215.99 = 298,357.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,233.47/675,215.99 = 298,357.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,233.47x = 675,215.99 × 298,357.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,233.47x = 201,455,815,505.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,455,815,505.86/489,233.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,778.48

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