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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496,164.20, 744,246.30 and 355,620.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496,164.20, 744,246.30 and 355,620.20 is: 533,430.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496,164.20 : 744,246.30 = 355,620.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496,164.20/744,246.30 = 355,620.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496,164.20x = 744,246.30 × 355,620.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496,164.20x = 264,669,018,055.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,669,018,055.26/496,164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,430.30

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