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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,024.84, 734,053.10 and 223,418.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,024.84, 734,053.10 and 223,418.61 is: 334,679.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,024.84 : 734,053.10 = 223,418.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,024.84/734,053.10 = 223,418.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,024.84x = 734,053.10 × 223,418.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,024.84x = 164,001,123,268.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,001,123,268.19/490,024.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,679.20

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