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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,625.03, 737,437.55 and 176,303.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,625.03, 737,437.55 and 176,303.37 is: 264,455.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,625.03 : 737,437.55 = 176,303.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,625.03/737,437.55 = 176,303.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,625.03x = 737,437.55 × 176,303.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,625.03x = 130,012,725,229.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,012,725,229.54/491,625.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,455.06

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