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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,805.70, 740,708.55 and 294,351.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,805.70, 740,708.55 and 294,351.30 is: 441,526.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,805.70 : 740,708.55 = 294,351.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,805.70/740,708.55 = 294,351.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,805.70x = 740,708.55 × 294,351.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,805.70x = 218,028,524,613.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,028,524,613.62/493,805.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,526.95

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