Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,359.76, 742,942.92 and 158,310
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 495,359.76, 742,942.92 and 158,310 is: 237,434.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
495,359.76 : 742,942.92 = 158,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
495,359.76/742,942.92 = 158,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
495,359.76x = 742,942.92 × 158,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
495,359.76x = 117,615,293,665.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,615,293,665.20/495,359.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237,434.09
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