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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,068.44, 676,310.82 and 275,246.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,068.44, 676,310.82 and 275,246.36 is: 379,849.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,068.44 : 676,310.82 = 275,246.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,068.44/676,310.82 = 275,246.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,068.44x = 676,310.82 × 275,246.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,068.44x = 186,152,091,433.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,152,091,433.62/490,068.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,849.17

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