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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,014.35, 676,173.57 and 275,112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,014.35, 676,173.57 and 275,112.44 is: 379,629.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,014.35 : 676,173.57 = 275,112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,014.35/676,173.57 = 275,112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,014.35x = 676,173.57 × 275,112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,014.35x = 186,023,760,706.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,023,760,706.21/490,014.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,629.21

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