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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,898.70, 794,848.05 and 494,906.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,898.70, 794,848.05 and 494,906.70 is: 742,360.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,898.70 : 794,848.05 = 494,906.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,898.70/794,848.05 = 494,906.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,898.70x = 794,848.05 × 494,906.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,898.70x = 393,375,625,426.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,375,625,426.94/529,898.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,360.05

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