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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,593.76, 675,258.48 and 354,135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,593.76, 675,258.48 and 354,135.84 is: 488,431.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,593.76 : 675,258.48 = 354,135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,593.76/675,258.48 = 354,135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,593.76x = 675,258.48 × 354,135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,593.76x = 239,133,229,031.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,133,229,031.92/489,593.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,431.94

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