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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,793.24, 675,740.82 and 320,125.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,793.24, 675,740.82 and 320,125.24 is: 441,659.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,793.24 : 675,740.82 = 320,125.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,793.24/675,740.82 = 320,125.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,793.24x = 675,740.82 × 320,125.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,793.24x = 216,321,692,180.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,321,692,180.30/489,793.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,659.20

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