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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,297.70, 741,446.55 and 292,218.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,297.70, 741,446.55 and 292,218.90 is: 438,328.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,297.70 : 741,446.55 = 292,218.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,297.70/741,446.55 = 292,218.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,297.70x = 741,446.55 × 292,218.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,297.70x = 216,664,695,249.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,664,695,249.80/494,297.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,328.35

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