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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,360.33, 747,514.31 and 143,360.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,360.33, 747,514.31 and 143,360.42 is: 215,033.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,360.33 : 747,514.31 = 143,360.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,360.33/747,514.31 = 143,360.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,360.33x = 747,514.31 × 143,360.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,360.33x = 107,163,960,983.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,163,960,983.24/498,360.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,033.09

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