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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615,228.30, 921,978.45 and 489,084.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615,228.30, 921,978.45 and 489,084.30 is: 732,939.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615,228.30 : 921,978.45 = 489,084.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615,228.30/921,978.45 = 489,084.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615,228.30x = 921,978.45 × 489,084.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615,228.30x = 450,925,184,833.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,925,184,833.34/615,228.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,939.60

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