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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,044.06, 676,258.20 and 275,202.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,044.06, 676,258.20 and 275,202.90 is: 379,778.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,044.06 : 676,258.20 = 275,202.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,044.06/676,258.20 = 275,202.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,044.06x = 676,258.20 × 275,202.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,044.06x = 186,108,217,788.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,108,217,788.78/490,044.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,778.54

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