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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,098.30, 737,110.65 and 398,786.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,098.30, 737,110.65 and 398,786.30 is: 597,339.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,098.30 : 737,110.65 = 398,786.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,098.30/737,110.65 = 398,786.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,098.30x = 737,110.65 × 398,786.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,098.30x = 293,949,628,804.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,949,628,804.10/492,098.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,339.25

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