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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,448,003.20, 768,672,004.80 and 488,639,446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,448,003.20, 768,672,004.80 and 488,639,446.40 is: 732,959,169.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,448,003.20 : 768,672,004.80 = 488,639,446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,448,003.20/768,672,004.80 = 488,639,446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,448,003.20x = 768,672,004.80 × 488,639,446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,448,003.20x = 375,603,462,888,650,112
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,603,462,888,650,112/512,448,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,959,169.60

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