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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,332.20, 738,282.30 and 226,004.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,332.20, 738,282.30 and 226,004.20 is: 338,907.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,332.20 : 738,282.30 = 226,004.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,332.20/738,282.30 = 226,004.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,332.20x = 738,282.30 × 226,004.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,332.20x = 166,854,900,585.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,854,900,585.66/492,332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,907.15

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