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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,968.46, 676,229.72 and 299,092.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,968.46, 676,229.72 and 299,092.77 is: 412,792.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,968.46 : 676,229.72 = 299,092.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,968.46/676,229.72 = 299,092.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,968.46x = 676,229.72 × 299,092.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,968.46x = 202,255,418,615.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,255,418,615.66/489,968.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,792.73

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