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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,045.10, 738,067.65 and 314,752.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,045.10, 738,067.65 and 314,752.30 is: 472,128.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,045.10 : 738,067.65 = 314,752.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,045.10/738,067.65 = 314,752.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,045.10x = 738,067.65 × 314,752.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,045.10x = 232,308,490,393.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,308,490,393.10/492,045.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,128.45

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