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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,944.63, 680,098.16 and 402,143.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,944.63, 680,098.16 and 402,143.63 is: 554,823.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,944.63 : 680,098.16 = 402,143.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,944.63/680,098.16 = 402,143.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,944.63x = 680,098.16 × 402,143.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,944.63x = 273,497,140,808.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,497,140,808.00/492,944.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,823.25

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