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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,760.94, 674,493.44 and 270,976.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,760.94, 674,493.44 and 270,976.27 is: 373,949.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,760.94 : 674,493.44 = 270,976.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,760.94/674,493.44 = 270,976.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,760.94x = 674,493.44 × 270,976.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,760.94x = 182,771,716,510.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,771,716,510.67/488,760.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,949.11

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