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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,058.10, 738,087.15 and 314,765.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,058.10, 738,087.15 and 314,765.30 is: 472,147.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,058.10 : 738,087.15 = 314,765.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,058.10/738,087.15 = 314,765.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,058.10x = 738,087.15 × 314,765.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,058.10x = 232,324,223,195.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,324,223,195.90/492,058.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,147.95

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