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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,297.92, 738,571.48 and 137,311.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,297.92, 738,571.48 and 137,311.96 is: 206,002.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,297.92 : 738,571.48 = 137,311.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,297.92/738,571.48 = 137,311.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,297.92x = 738,571.48 × 137,311.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,297.92x = 101,414,697,518.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,414,697,518.90/492,297.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,002.69

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