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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,017.95, 676,177.71 and 275,108.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,017.95, 676,177.71 and 275,108.75 is: 379,623.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,017.95 : 676,177.71 = 275,108.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,017.95/676,177.71 = 275,108.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,017.95x = 676,177.71 × 275,108.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,017.95x = 186,022,404,575.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,022,404,575.96/490,017.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,623.65

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