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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,353.40, 734,030.10 and 302,729.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,353.40, 734,030.10 and 302,729.40 is: 454,094.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,353.40 : 734,030.10 = 302,729.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,353.40/734,030.10 = 302,729.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,353.40x = 734,030.10 × 302,729.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,353.40x = 222,212,491,754.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,212,491,754.94/489,353.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,094.10

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