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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,976.02, 676,149.42 and 275,125.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,976.02, 676,149.42 and 275,125.14 is: 379,662.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,976.02 : 676,149.42 = 275,125.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,976.02/676,149.42 = 275,125.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,976.02x = 676,149.42 × 275,125.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,976.02x = 186,025,704,870.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,025,704,870.14/489,976.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,662.88

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