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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,727.80, 736,091.70 and 439,406.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,727.80, 736,091.70 and 439,406.20 is: 659,109.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,727.80 : 736,091.70 = 439,406.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,727.80/736,091.70 = 439,406.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,727.80x = 736,091.70 × 439,406.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,727.80x = 323,443,256,748.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,443,256,748.54/490,727.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,109.30

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