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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,023.10, 992,014.05 and 492,749.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,023.10, 992,014.05 and 492,749.30 is: 738,364.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,023.10 : 992,014.05 = 492,749.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,023.10/992,014.05 = 492,749.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,023.10x = 992,014.05 × 492,749.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,023.10x = 488,814,228,727.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,814,228,727.67/662,023.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,364.31

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