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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,169.83, 741,314.72 and 139,183.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,169.83, 741,314.72 and 139,183.84 is: 208,792.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,169.83 : 741,314.72 = 139,183.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,169.83/741,314.72 = 139,183.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,169.83x = 741,314.72 × 139,183.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,169.83x = 103,179,031,231.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,179,031,231.41/494,169.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,792.66

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