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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497,411.70, 744,529.95 and 392,435.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497,411.70, 744,529.95 and 392,435.70 is: 587,401.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497,411.70 : 744,529.95 = 392,435.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497,411.70/744,529.95 = 392,435.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497,411.70x = 744,529.95 × 392,435.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497,411.70x = 292,180,132,099.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,180,132,099.22/497,411.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,401.00

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