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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,898.72, 747,153.36 and 363,600.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,898.72, 747,153.36 and 363,600.16 is: 544,529.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,898.72 : 747,153.36 = 363,600.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,898.72/747,153.36 = 363,600.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,898.72x = 747,153.36 × 363,600.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,898.72x = 271,665,081,240.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,665,081,240.54/498,898.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,529.52

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