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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,657.70, 735,986.55 and 490,657.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,657.70, 735,986.55 and 490,657.70 is: 735,986.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,657.70 : 735,986.55 = 490,657.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,657.70/735,986.55 = 490,657.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,657.70x = 735,986.55 × 490,657.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,657.70x = 361,117,467,853.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,117,467,853.94/490,657.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,986.55

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