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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,754.60, 739,131.90 and 334,124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,754.60, 739,131.90 and 334,124.20 is: 501,186.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,754.60 : 739,131.90 = 334,124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,754.60/739,131.90 = 334,124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,754.60x = 739,131.90 × 334,124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,754.60x = 246,961,854,781.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,961,854,781.98/492,754.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,186.30

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