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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,293.30, 747,673.23 and 217,774.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,293.30, 747,673.23 and 217,774.10 is: 326,763.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,293.30 : 747,673.23 = 217,774.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,293.30/747,673.23 = 217,774.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,293.30x = 747,673.23 × 217,774.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,293.30x = 162,823,864,757.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,823,864,757.34/498,293.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,763.10

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