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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667,498.80, 1,001,248.20 and 489,039.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667,498.80, 1,001,248.20 and 489,039.60 is: 733,559.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,498.80 : 1,001,248.20 = 489,039.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,498.80/1,001,248.20 = 489,039.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,498.80x = 1,001,248.20 × 489,039.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,498.80x = 489,650,019,228.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,650,019,228.72/667,498.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,559.40

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