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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,059.90, 738,262.65 and 211,663.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,059.90, 738,262.65 and 211,663.10 is: 317,568.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,059.90 : 738,262.65 = 211,663.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,059.90/738,262.65 = 211,663.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,059.90x = 738,262.65 × 211,663.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,059.90x = 156,262,961,113.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,262,961,113.22/492,059.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,568.98

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