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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,162.74, 680,525.82 and 302,150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,162.74, 680,525.82 and 302,150.16 is: 416,943.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,162.74 : 680,525.82 = 302,150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,162.74/680,525.82 = 302,150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,162.74x = 680,525.82 × 302,150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,162.74x = 205,620,985,397.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,620,985,397.13/493,162.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,943.47

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