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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,148.52, 744,597.24 and 363,373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,148.52, 744,597.24 and 363,373 is: 545,333.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,148.52 : 744,597.24 = 363,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,148.52/744,597.24 = 363,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,148.52x = 744,597.24 × 363,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,148.52x = 270,566,532,890.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,566,532,890.52/496,148.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,333.75

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