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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,011.93, 735,110.71 and 170,151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,011.93, 735,110.71 and 170,151.30 is: 255,259.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,011.93 : 735,110.71 = 170,151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,011.93/735,110.71 = 170,151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,011.93x = 735,110.71 × 170,151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,011.93x = 125,080,042,525.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,080,042,525.05/490,011.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,259.18

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