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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,132.35, 735,243.84 and 190,635.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,132.35, 735,243.84 and 190,635.66 is: 285,971.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,132.35 : 735,243.84 = 190,635.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,132.35/735,243.84 = 190,635.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,132.35x = 735,243.84 × 190,635.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,132.35x = 140,163,694,699.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,163,694,699.33/490,132.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,971.12

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