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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,060.70, 738,091.05 and 243,228.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,060.70, 738,091.05 and 243,228.70 is: 364,843.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,060.70 : 738,091.05 = 243,228.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,060.70/738,091.05 = 243,228.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,060.70x = 738,091.05 × 243,228.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,060.70x = 179,524,926,573.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,524,926,573.14/492,060.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,843.05

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