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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,755.98, 741,672.27 and 195,239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,755.98, 741,672.27 and 195,239.04 is: 292,676.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,755.98 : 741,672.27 = 195,239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,755.98/741,672.27 = 195,239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,755.98x = 741,672.27 × 195,239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,755.98x = 144,803,381,989.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,803,381,989.42/494,755.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,676.37

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