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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,266.08, 674,562.30 and 316,879.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,266.08, 674,562.30 and 316,879.52 is: 436,889.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,266.08 : 674,562.30 = 316,879.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,266.08/674,562.30 = 316,879.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,266.08x = 674,562.30 × 316,879.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,266.08x = 213,754,977,834.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,754,977,834.10/489,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,889.02

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