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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,812.40, 748,218.60 and 341,348.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,812.40, 748,218.60 and 341,348.40 is: 512,022.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,812.40 : 748,218.60 = 341,348.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,812.40/748,218.60 = 341,348.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,812.40x = 748,218.60 × 341,348.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,812.40x = 255,403,221,960.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,403,221,960.24/498,812.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,022.60

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