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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,443.30, 741,664.95 and 245,611.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,443.30, 741,664.95 and 245,611.30 is: 368,416.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,443.30 : 741,664.95 = 245,611.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,443.30/741,664.95 = 245,611.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,443.30x = 741,664.95 × 245,611.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,443.30x = 182,161,292,533.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,161,292,533.94/494,443.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,416.95

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