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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,557.13, 674,208.83 and 273,697.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,557.13, 674,208.83 and 273,697.13 is: 377,702.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,557.13 : 674,208.83 = 273,697.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,557.13/674,208.83 = 273,697.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,557.13x = 674,208.83 × 273,697.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,557.13x = 184,529,024,161.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,529,024,161.42/488,557.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,702.04

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