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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,393.16, 736,697.08 and 290,844.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,393.16, 736,697.08 and 290,844.46 is: 436,923.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,393.16 : 736,697.08 = 290,844.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,393.16/736,697.08 = 290,844.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,393.16x = 736,697.08 × 290,844.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,393.16x = 214,264,264,416.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,264,264,416.18/490,393.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,923.44

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