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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,200.10, 747,300.15 and 320,907.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,200.10, 747,300.15 and 320,907.30 is: 481,360.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,200.10 : 747,300.15 = 320,907.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,200.10/747,300.15 = 320,907.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,200.10x = 747,300.15 × 320,907.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,200.10x = 239,814,073,426.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,814,073,426.10/498,200.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,360.95

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