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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,311.16, 897,736.26 and 489,227.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,311.16, 897,736.26 and 489,227.68 is: 675,365.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,311.16 : 897,736.26 = 489,227.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,311.16/897,736.26 = 489,227.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,311.16x = 897,736.26 × 489,227.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,311.16x = 439,197,427,731.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,197,427,731.68/650,311.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,365.05

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