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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,863.72, 736,213.56 and 135,913.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,863.72, 736,213.56 and 135,913.62 is: 203,847.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,863.72 : 736,213.56 = 135,913.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,863.72/736,213.56 = 135,913.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,863.72x = 736,213.56 × 135,913.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,863.72x = 100,061,450,032.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,061,450,032.69/490,863.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,847.72

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