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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,268.40, 733,902.60 and 440,279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,268.40, 733,902.60 and 440,279.60 is: 660,419.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,268.40 : 733,902.60 = 440,279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,268.40/733,902.60 = 440,279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,268.40x = 733,902.60 × 440,279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,268.40x = 323,122,343,166.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,122,343,166.96/489,268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,419.40

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