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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,914.92, 676,033.86 and 298,975.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,914.92, 676,033.86 and 298,975.24 is: 412,556.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,914.92 : 676,033.86 = 298,975.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,914.92/676,033.86 = 298,975.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,914.92x = 676,033.86 × 298,975.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,914.92x = 202,117,385,541.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,117,385,541.63/489,914.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,556.09

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