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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,190.40, 738,285.60 and 334,726.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,190.40, 738,285.60 and 334,726.40 is: 502,089.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,190.40 : 738,285.60 = 334,726.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,190.40/738,285.60 = 334,726.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,190.40x = 738,285.60 × 334,726.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,190.40x = 247,123,681,059.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,123,681,059.84/492,190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,089.60

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