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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,968,003.70, 740,952,005.55 and 130,462,359.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,968,003.70, 740,952,005.55 and 130,462,359.70 is: 195,693,539.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,968,003.70 : 740,952,005.55 = 130,462,359.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,968,003.70/740,952,005.55 = 130,462,359.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,968,003.70x = 740,952,005.55 × 130,462,359.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,968,003.70x = 96,666,347,068,500,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,666,347,068,500,496/493,968,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,693,539.55

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