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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,680.53, 674,370.66 and 273,819.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,680.53, 674,370.66 and 273,819.93 is: 377,866.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,680.53 : 674,370.66 = 273,819.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,680.53/674,370.66 = 273,819.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,680.53x = 674,370.66 × 273,819.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,680.53x = 184,656,126,915.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,656,126,915.25/488,680.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,866.76

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