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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,638.60, 735,957.90 and 341,339.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,638.60, 735,957.90 and 341,339.40 is: 512,009.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,638.60 : 735,957.90 = 341,339.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,638.60/735,957.90 = 341,339.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,638.60x = 735,957.90 × 341,339.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,638.60x = 251,211,428,011.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,211,428,011.26/490,638.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,009.10

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