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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,930.63, 676,086.93 and 275,079.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,930.63, 676,086.93 and 275,079.75 is: 379,600.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,930.63 : 676,086.93 = 275,079.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,930.63/676,086.93 = 275,079.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,930.63x = 676,086.93 × 275,079.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,930.63x = 185,977,823,682.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,977,823,682.67/489,930.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,600.32

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