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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,889.06, 736,167.08 and 302,469.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,889.06, 736,167.08 and 302,469.41 is: 452,679.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,889.06 : 736,167.08 = 302,469.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,889.06/736,167.08 = 302,469.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,889.06x = 736,167.08 × 302,469.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,889.06x = 222,668,017,155.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,668,017,155.84/491,889.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,679.34

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