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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,452.84, 680,680.67 and 297,082.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,452.84, 680,680.67 and 297,082.61 is: 409,802.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,452.84 : 680,680.67 = 297,082.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,452.84/680,680.67 = 297,082.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,452.84x = 680,680.67 × 297,082.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,452.84x = 202,218,390,020.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,218,390,020.15/493,452.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,802.87

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