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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,929.63, 676,085.55 and 275,078.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,929.63, 676,085.55 and 275,078.75 is: 379,598.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,929.63 : 676,085.55 = 275,078.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,929.63/676,085.55 = 275,078.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,929.63x = 676,085.55 × 275,078.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,929.63x = 185,976,767,987.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,976,767,987.06/489,929.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,598.94

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