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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,048.65, 676,267.19 and 275,188.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,048.65, 676,267.19 and 275,188.86 is: 379,760.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,048.65 : 676,267.19 = 275,188.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,048.65/676,267.19 = 275,188.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,048.65x = 676,267.19 × 275,188.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,048.65x = 186,101,197,071.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,101,197,071.50/490,048.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,760.66

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