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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,203.92, 737,233.52 and 323,533.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,203.92, 737,233.52 and 323,533.84 is: 484,595.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,203.92 : 737,233.52 = 323,533.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,203.92/737,233.52 = 323,533.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,203.92x = 737,233.52 × 323,533.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,203.92x = 238,519,991,702.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,519,991,702.32/492,203.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,595.88

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