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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,960.65, 676,164.66 and 272,185.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,960.65, 676,164.66 and 272,185.82 is: 375,626.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,960.65 : 676,164.66 = 272,185.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,960.65/676,164.66 = 272,185.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,960.65x = 676,164.66 × 272,185.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,960.65x = 184,042,429,056.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,042,429,056.30/489,960.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,626.96

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