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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,190.72, 673,773.90 and 273,344.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,190.72, 673,773.90 and 273,344.61 is: 377,255.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,190.72 : 673,773.90 = 273,344.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,190.72/673,773.90 = 273,344.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,190.72x = 673,773.90 × 273,344.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,190.72x = 184,172,463,923.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,172,463,923.68/488,190.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,255.15

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