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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,070.60, 738,105.90 and 429,862.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,070.60, 738,105.90 and 429,862.60 is: 644,793.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,070.60 : 738,105.90 = 429,862.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,070.60/738,105.90 = 429,862.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,070.60x = 738,105.90 × 429,862.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,070.60x = 317,284,121,249.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,284,121,249.34/492,070.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,793.90

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