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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,759.94, 674,492.06 and 270,975.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,759.94, 674,492.06 and 270,975.27 is: 373,947.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,759.94 : 674,492.06 = 270,975.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,759.94/674,492.06 = 270,975.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,759.94x = 674,492.06 × 270,975.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,759.94x = 182,770,671,278.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,770,671,278.14/488,759.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,947.73

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