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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,661.80, 734,492.70 and 489,661.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,661.80, 734,492.70 and 489,661.80 is: 734,492.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,661.80 : 734,492.70 = 489,661.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,661.80/734,492.70 = 489,661.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,661.80x = 734,492.70 × 489,661.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,661.80x = 359,653,017,568.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,653,017,568.86/489,661.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,492.70

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