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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,135.56, 680,310.36 and 289,082.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,135.56, 680,310.36 and 289,082.88 is: 398,807.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,135.56 : 680,310.36 = 289,082.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,135.56/680,310.36 = 289,082.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,135.56x = 680,310.36 × 289,082.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,135.56x = 196,666,078,162.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,666,078,162.64/493,135.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,807.33

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