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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,913.53, 676,063.29 and 275,062.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,913.53, 676,063.29 and 275,062.65 is: 379,576.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,913.53 : 676,063.29 = 275,062.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,913.53/676,063.29 = 275,062.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,913.53x = 676,063.29 × 275,062.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,913.53x = 185,959,760,115.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,959,760,115.12/489,913.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,576.70

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