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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,013.72, 676,172.72 and 275,111.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,013.72, 676,172.72 and 275,111.81 is: 379,628.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,013.72 : 676,172.72 = 275,111.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,013.72/676,172.72 = 275,111.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,013.72x = 676,172.72 × 275,111.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,013.72x = 186,023,099,496.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,023,099,496.26/490,013.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,628.35

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