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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,164.04, 736,746.26 and 220,976.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,164.04, 736,746.26 and 220,976.69 is: 331,465.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,164.04 : 736,746.26 = 220,976.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,164.04/736,746.26 = 220,976.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,164.04x = 736,746.26 × 220,976.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,164.04x = 162,803,749,904.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,803,749,904.68/491,164.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,465.12

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