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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,855.80, 735,246.90 and 490,855.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,855.80, 735,246.90 and 490,855.80 is: 735,246.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,855.80 : 735,246.90 = 490,855.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,855.80/735,246.90 = 490,855.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,855.80x = 735,246.90 × 490,855.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,855.80x = 360,900,205,297.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,900,205,297.02/490,855.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,246.90

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