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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,261.69, 741,392.60 and 120,284.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,261.69, 741,392.60 and 120,284.69 is: 180,427.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,261.69 : 741,392.60 = 120,284.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,261.69/741,392.60 = 120,284.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,261.69x = 741,392.60 × 120,284.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,261.69x = 89,178,174,750.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,178,174,750.91/494,261.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,427.04

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