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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,912.30, 734,868.45 and 209,457.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,912.30, 734,868.45 and 209,457.90 is: 314,186.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,912.30 : 734,868.45 = 209,457.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,912.30/734,868.45 = 209,457.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,912.30x = 734,868.45 × 209,457.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,912.30x = 153,924,002,313.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,924,002,313.26/489,912.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,186.85

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