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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672,250, 2,508,791.64 and 490,298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672,250, 2,508,791.64 and 490,298 is: 735,569.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672,250 : 2,508,791.64 = 490,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672,250/2,508,791.64 = 490,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672,250x = 2,508,791.64 × 490,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672,250x = 1,230,055,523,508.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230,055,523,508.72/1,672,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,569.16

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