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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,611.40, 735,333.90 and 206,301.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,611.40, 735,333.90 and 206,301.40 is: 309,206.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,611.40 : 735,333.90 = 206,301.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,611.40/735,333.90 = 206,301.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,611.40x = 735,333.90 × 206,301.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,611.40x = 151,700,413,037.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,700,413,037.46/490,611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,206.87

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