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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,594.72, 735,276.48 and 209,781.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,594.72, 735,276.48 and 209,781.76 is: 314,409.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,594.72 : 735,276.48 = 209,781.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,594.72/735,276.48 = 209,781.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,594.72x = 735,276.48 × 209,781.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,594.72x = 154,247,594,061.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,247,594,061.01/490,594.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,409.41

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