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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,276.46, 747,052.62 and 198,667.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,276.46, 747,052.62 and 198,667.18 is: 297,856.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,276.46 : 747,052.62 = 198,667.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,276.46/747,052.62 = 198,667.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,276.46x = 747,052.62 × 198,667.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,276.46x = 148,414,837,327.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,414,837,327.01/498,276.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,856.41

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