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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,365.76, 738,253.26 and 225,792.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,365.76, 738,253.26 and 225,792.36 is: 338,553.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,365.76 : 738,253.26 = 225,792.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,365.76/738,253.26 = 225,792.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,365.76x = 738,253.26 × 225,792.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,365.76x = 166,691,945,853.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,691,945,853.09/492,365.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,553.08

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