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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,789.46, 828,263.34 and 489,011.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,789.46, 828,263.34 and 489,011.22 is: 734,030.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,789.46 : 828,263.34 = 489,011.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,789.46/828,263.34 = 489,011.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,789.46x = 828,263.34 × 489,011.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,789.46x = 405,030,066,374.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,030,066,374.68/551,789.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,030.09

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