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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,299.27, 734,768.51 and 223,407.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,299.27, 734,768.51 and 223,407.51 is: 334,801.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,299.27 : 734,768.51 = 223,407.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,299.27/734,768.51 = 223,407.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,299.27x = 734,768.51 × 223,407.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,299.27x = 164,152,802,128.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,152,802,128.47/490,299.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,801.24

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