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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,416.96, 675,684.96 and 308,284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,416.96, 675,684.96 and 308,284.16 is: 425,614.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,416.96 : 675,684.96 = 308,284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,416.96/675,684.96 = 308,284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,416.96x = 675,684.96 × 308,284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,416.96x = 208,302,966,939.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,302,966,939.81/489,416.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,614.52

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