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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,804.06, 739,487.97 and 193,311.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,804.06, 739,487.97 and 193,311.42 is: 290,077.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,804.06 : 739,487.97 = 193,311.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,804.06/739,487.97 = 193,311.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,804.06x = 739,487.97 × 193,311.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,804.06x = 142,951,469,553.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,951,469,553.62/492,804.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,077.70

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