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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,921.95, 676,102.97 and 269,162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,921.95, 676,102.97 and 269,162.08 is: 371,449.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,921.95 : 676,102.97 = 269,162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,921.95/676,102.97 = 269,162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,921.95x = 676,102.97 × 269,162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,921.95x = 181,981,280,682.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,981,280,682.03/489,921.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,449.54

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