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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,774.47, 681,702.43 and 312,641.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,774.47, 681,702.43 and 312,641.66 is: 431,631.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,774.47 : 681,702.43 = 312,641.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,774.47/681,702.43 = 312,641.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,774.47x = 681,702.43 × 312,641.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,774.47x = 213,128,580,263.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,128,580,263.89/493,774.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,631.43

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