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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,760.95, 675,823.44 and 274,851.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,760.95, 675,823.44 and 274,851.75 is: 379,269.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,760.95 : 675,823.44 = 274,851.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,760.95/675,823.44 = 274,851.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,760.95x = 675,823.44 × 274,851.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,760.95x = 185,751,255,175.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,751,255,175.02/489,760.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,269.22

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