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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,996.76, 744,090.90 and 211,683.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,996.76, 744,090.90 and 211,683.16 is: 317,565.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,996.76 : 744,090.90 = 211,683.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,996.76/744,090.90 = 211,683.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,996.76x = 744,090.90 × 211,683.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,996.76x = 157,511,513,039.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,511,513,039.24/495,996.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,565.61

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