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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,709.88, 736,063.92 and 153,776.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,709.88, 736,063.92 and 153,776.34 is: 230,664.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,709.88 : 736,063.92 = 153,776.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,709.88/736,063.92 = 153,776.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,709.88x = 736,063.92 × 153,776.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,709.88x = 113,189,215,623.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,189,215,623.65/490,709.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,664.23

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