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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,338.70, 1,298,008.05 and 492,090.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,338.70, 1,298,008.05 and 492,090.70 is: 738,136.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,338.70 : 1,298,008.05 = 492,090.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,338.70/1,298,008.05 = 492,090.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,338.70x = 1,298,008.05 × 492,090.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,338.70x = 638,737,689,930.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,737,689,930.14/865,338.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,136.05

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