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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,177.80, 735,266.70 and 209,723.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,177.80, 735,266.70 and 209,723.40 is: 314,585.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,177.80 : 735,266.70 = 209,723.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,177.80/735,266.70 = 209,723.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,177.80x = 735,266.70 × 209,723.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,177.80x = 154,202,632,230.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,202,632,230.78/490,177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,585.10

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