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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,193.92, 737,218.56 and 323,523.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,193.92, 737,218.56 and 323,523.84 is: 484,580.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,193.92 : 737,218.56 = 323,523.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,193.92/737,218.56 = 323,523.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,193.92x = 737,218.56 × 323,523.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,193.92x = 238,507,779,450.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,507,779,450.47/492,193.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,580.91

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