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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,449.70, 735,127.80 and 190,830.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,449.70, 735,127.80 and 190,830.70 is: 286,033.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,449.70 : 735,127.80 = 190,830.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,449.70/735,127.80 = 190,830.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,449.70x = 735,127.80 × 190,830.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,449.70x = 140,284,952,663.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,284,952,663.46/490,449.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,033.31

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