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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,800.13, 674,570.84 and 274,009.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,800.13, 674,570.84 and 274,009.19 is: 378,147.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,800.13 : 674,570.84 = 274,009.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,800.13/674,570.84 = 274,009.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,800.13x = 674,570.84 × 274,009.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,800.13x = 184,838,609,782.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,838,609,782.40/488,800.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,147.63

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