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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,992.32, 676,208.60 and 335,268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,992.32, 676,208.60 and 335,268.16 is: 462,683.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,992.32 : 676,208.60 = 335,268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,992.32/676,208.60 = 335,268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,992.32x = 676,208.60 × 335,268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,992.32x = 226,711,213,098.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,711,213,098.18/489,992.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,683.20

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