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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,160.70, 734,207.76 and 224,145.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,160.70, 734,207.76 and 224,145.09 is: 335,745.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,160.70 : 734,207.76 = 224,145.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,160.70/734,207.76 = 224,145.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,160.70x = 734,207.76 × 224,145.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,160.70x = 164,569,064,443.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,569,064,443.90/490,160.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,745.12

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