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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494,867.53, 682,908.46 and 301,205.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494,867.53, 682,908.46 and 301,205.17 is: 415,657.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494,867.53 : 682,908.46 = 301,205.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494,867.53/682,908.46 = 301,205.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494,867.53x = 682,908.46 × 301,205.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494,867.53x = 205,695,558,788.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,695,558,788.74/494,867.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,657.82

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