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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,103.22, 687,354.44 and 283,295.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,103.22, 687,354.44 and 283,295.54 is: 390,931.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,103.22 : 687,354.44 = 283,295.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,103.22/687,354.44 = 283,295.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,103.22x = 687,354.44 × 283,295.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,103.22x = 194,724,447,251.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,724,447,251.20/498,103.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,931.92

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