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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,355.80, 734,033.70 and 347,638.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,355.80, 734,033.70 and 347,638.20 is: 521,457.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,355.80 : 734,033.70 = 347,638.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,355.80/734,033.70 = 347,638.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,355.80x = 734,033.70 × 347,638.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,355.80x = 255,178,154,207.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,178,154,207.34/489,355.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,457.30

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