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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,758.28, 736,144.86 and 323,350.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,758.28, 736,144.86 and 323,350.84 is: 485,031.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,758.28 : 736,144.86 = 323,350.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,758.28/736,144.86 = 323,350.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,758.28x = 736,144.86 × 323,350.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,758.28x = 238,033,058,842.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,033,058,842.68/490,758.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,031.16

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