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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,164.08, 673,634.52 and 273,302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,164.08, 673,634.52 and 273,302.16 is: 377,139.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,164.08 : 673,634.52 = 273,302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,164.08/673,634.52 = 273,302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,164.08x = 673,634.52 × 273,302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,164.08x = 184,105,769,366.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,105,769,366.56/488,164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,139.12

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