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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,573.69, 675,609.84 and 274,713.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,573.69, 675,609.84 and 274,713.23 is: 379,103.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,573.69 : 675,609.84 = 274,713.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,573.69/675,609.84 = 274,713.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,573.69x = 675,609.84 × 274,713.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,573.69x = 185,598,957,988.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,598,957,988.13/489,573.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,103.21

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