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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,603.70, 735,358.80 and 190,984.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,603.70, 735,358.80 and 190,984.70 is: 286,264.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,603.70 : 735,358.80 = 190,984.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,603.70/735,358.80 = 190,984.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,603.70x = 735,358.80 × 190,984.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,603.70x = 140,442,279,810.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,442,279,810.36/490,603.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,264.21

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