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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,824.08, 674,576.32 and 273,964.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,824.08, 674,576.32 and 273,964.08 is: 378,069.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,824.08 : 674,576.32 = 273,964.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,824.08/674,576.32 = 273,964.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,824.08x = 674,576.32 × 273,964.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,824.08x = 184,809,680,898.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,809,680,898.59/488,824.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,069.92

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