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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,862.13, 736,211.18 and 135,912.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,862.13, 736,211.18 and 135,912.03 is: 203,845.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,862.13 : 736,211.18 = 135,912.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,862.13/736,211.18 = 135,912.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,862.13x = 736,211.18 × 135,912.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,862.13x = 100,059,952,796.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,059,952,796.98/490,862.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,845.33

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