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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,239.22, 741,358.83 and 120,262.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,239.22, 741,358.83 and 120,262.22 is: 180,393.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,239.22 : 741,358.83 = 120,262.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,239.22/741,358.83 = 120,262.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,239.22x = 741,358.83 × 120,262.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,239.22x = 89,157,457,560.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,157,457,560.21/494,239.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,393.33

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