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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,849.70, 736,274.55 and 402,203.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,849.70, 736,274.55 and 402,203.30 is: 603,304.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,849.70 : 736,274.55 = 402,203.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,849.70/736,274.55 = 402,203.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,849.70x = 736,274.55 × 402,203.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,849.70x = 296,132,053,716.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,132,053,716.02/490,849.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,304.95

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