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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,353.55, 682,213.26 and 290,413.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,353.55, 682,213.26 and 290,413.07 is: 400,773.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,353.55 : 682,213.26 = 290,413.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,353.55/682,213.26 = 290,413.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,353.55x = 682,213.26 × 290,413.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,353.55x = 198,123,643,820.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,123,643,820.24/494,353.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,773.18

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