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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,447.70, 741,671.55 and 245,615.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,447.70, 741,671.55 and 245,615.70 is: 368,423.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,447.70 : 741,671.55 = 245,615.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,447.70/741,671.55 = 245,615.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,447.70x = 741,671.55 × 245,615.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,447.70x = 182,166,176,923.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,166,176,923.34/494,447.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,423.55

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