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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,863.80, 921,431.70 and 488,719.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,863.80, 921,431.70 and 488,719.80 is: 732,392.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,863.80 : 921,431.70 = 488,719.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,863.80/921,431.70 = 488,719.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,863.80x = 921,431.70 × 488,719.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,863.80x = 450,321,916,137.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,321,916,137.66/614,863.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,392.96

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