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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,150.44, 737,963.16 and 254,904.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,150.44, 737,963.16 and 254,904.68 is: 382,221.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,150.44 : 737,963.16 = 254,904.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,150.44/737,963.16 = 254,904.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,150.44x = 737,963.16 × 254,904.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,150.44x = 188,110,263,151.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,110,263,151.59/492,150.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,221.06

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