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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,927.60, 741,266.20 and 325,390.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,927.60, 741,266.20 and 325,390.40 is: 488,332.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,927.60 : 741,266.20 = 325,390.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,927.60/741,266.20 = 325,390.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,927.60x = 741,266.20 × 325,390.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,927.60x = 241,200,905,324.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,200,905,324.48/493,927.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,332.51

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