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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,009.60, 746,123.40 and 302,907.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,009.60, 746,123.40 and 302,907.60 is: 453,819.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,009.60 : 746,123.40 = 302,907.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,009.60/746,123.40 = 302,907.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,009.60x = 746,123.40 × 302,907.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,009.60x = 226,006,448,397.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,006,448,397.84/498,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,819.46

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