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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,266.27, 735,136.97 and 209,630.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,266.27, 735,136.97 and 209,630.43 is: 314,333.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,266.27 : 735,136.97 = 209,630.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,266.27/735,136.97 = 209,630.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,266.27x = 735,136.97 × 209,630.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,266.27x = 154,107,078,081.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,107,078,081.85/490,266.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,333.43

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