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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,439.40, 734,159.10 and 302,815.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,439.40, 734,159.10 and 302,815.40 is: 454,223.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,439.40 : 734,159.10 = 302,815.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,439.40/734,159.10 = 302,815.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,439.40x = 734,159.10 × 302,815.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,439.40x = 222,314,681,530.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,314,681,530.14/489,439.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,223.10

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