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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,151.40, 739,727.10 and 335,687.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,151.40, 739,727.10 and 335,687.40 is: 503,531.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,151.40 : 739,727.10 = 335,687.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,151.40/739,727.10 = 335,687.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,151.40x = 739,727.10 × 335,687.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,151.40x = 248,317,066,908.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,317,066,908.54/493,151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,531.10

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