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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,264.20, 736,896.30 and 366,848.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,264.20, 736,896.30 and 366,848.20 is: 550,272.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,264.20 : 736,896.30 = 366,848.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,264.20/736,896.30 = 366,848.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,264.20x = 736,896.30 × 366,848.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,264.20x = 270,329,081,241.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,329,081,241.66/491,264.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,272.30

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