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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,380.60, 734,070.90 and 312,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,380.60, 734,070.90 and 312,233.60 is: 468,350.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,380.60 : 734,070.90 = 312,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,380.60/734,070.90 = 312,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,380.60x = 734,070.90 × 312,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,380.60x = 229,201,599,762.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,201,599,762.24/489,380.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,350.40

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