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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,466.60, 741,699.90 and 335,034.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,466.60, 741,699.90 and 335,034.30 is: 502,551.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,466.60 : 741,699.90 = 335,034.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,466.60/741,699.90 = 335,034.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,466.60x = 741,699.90 × 335,034.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,466.60x = 248,494,906,806.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,494,906,806.57/494,466.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,551.45

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