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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,027.10, 738,040.65 and 492,027.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,027.10, 738,040.65 and 492,027.10 is: 738,040.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,027.10 : 738,040.65 = 492,027.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,027.10/738,040.65 = 492,027.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,027.10x = 738,040.65 × 492,027.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,027.10x = 363,136,000,701.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,136,000,701.62/492,027.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,040.65

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