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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,005.80, 744,008.70 and 216,069.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,005.80, 744,008.70 and 216,069.80 is: 324,104.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,005.80 : 744,008.70 = 216,069.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,005.80/744,008.70 = 216,069.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,005.80x = 744,008.70 × 216,069.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,005.80x = 160,757,811,007.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,757,811,007.26/496,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,104.70

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