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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,562.56, 737,774.61 and 302,445.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,562.56, 737,774.61 and 302,445.84 is: 453,012.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,562.56 : 737,774.61 = 302,445.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,562.56/737,774.61 = 302,445.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,562.56x = 737,774.61 × 302,445.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,562.56x = 223,136,861,652.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,136,861,652.12/492,562.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,012.23

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