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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,350.97, 738,230.67 and 192,474.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,350.97, 738,230.67 and 192,474.39 is: 288,595.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,350.97 : 738,230.67 = 192,474.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,350.97/738,230.67 = 192,474.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,350.97x = 738,230.67 × 192,474.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,350.97x = 142,090,497,887.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,090,497,887.54/492,350.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,595.95

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