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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,251.86, 733,169.51 and 337,292.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,251.86, 733,169.51 and 337,292.96 is: 505,451.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,251.86 : 733,169.51 = 337,292.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,251.86/733,169.51 = 337,292.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,251.86x = 733,169.51 × 337,292.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,251.86x = 247,292,910,122.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,292,910,122.19/489,251.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,451.14

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