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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,246.10, 992,348.55 and 492,972.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,246.10, 992,348.55 and 492,972.30 is: 738,698.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,246.10 : 992,348.55 = 492,972.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,246.10/992,348.55 = 492,972.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,246.10x = 992,348.55 × 492,972.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,246.10x = 489,200,347,095.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,200,347,095.17/662,246.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,698.72

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