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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,251.20, 682,005.60 and 350,958.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,251.20, 682,005.60 and 350,958.96 is: 484,280.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,251.20 : 682,005.60 = 350,958.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,251.20/682,005.60 = 350,958.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,251.20x = 682,005.60 × 350,958.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,251.20x = 239,355,976,090.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,355,976,090.18/494,251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,280.01

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