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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,699.09, 675,332.91 and 326,449.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,699.09, 675,332.91 and 326,449.26 is: 450,198.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,699.09 : 675,332.91 = 326,449.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,699.09/675,332.91 = 326,449.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,699.09x = 675,332.91 × 326,449.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,699.09x = 220,461,928,723.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,461,928,723.15/489,699.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,198.77

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