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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,961.28, 681,697.92 and 302,948.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,961.28, 681,697.92 and 302,948.64 is: 418,088.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,961.28 : 681,697.92 = 302,948.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,961.28/681,697.92 = 302,948.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,961.28x = 681,697.92 × 302,948.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,961.28x = 206,519,457,754.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,519,457,754.83/493,961.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,088.35

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