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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,966.76, 739,393.02 and 138,009.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,966.76, 739,393.02 and 138,009.16 is: 206,997.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,966.76 : 739,393.02 = 138,009.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,966.76/739,393.02 = 138,009.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,966.76x = 739,393.02 × 138,009.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,966.76x = 102,043,009,600.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,043,009,600.06/492,966.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,997.75

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