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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,800.60, 736,200.90 and 332,170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,800.60, 736,200.90 and 332,170.20 is: 498,255.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,800.60 : 736,200.90 = 332,170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,800.60/736,200.90 = 332,170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,800.60x = 736,200.90 × 332,170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,800.60x = 244,544,000,193.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,544,000,193.18/490,800.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,255.30

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