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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,666.40, 734,499.60 and 436,213.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,666.40, 734,499.60 and 436,213.60 is: 654,320.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,666.40 : 734,499.60 = 436,213.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,666.40/734,499.60 = 436,213.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,666.40x = 734,499.60 × 436,213.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,666.40x = 320,398,714,714.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,398,714,714.56/489,666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,320.40

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