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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,132.08, 676,369.44 and 275,261.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,132.08, 676,369.44 and 275,261.76 is: 379,854.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,132.08 : 676,369.44 = 275,261.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,132.08/676,369.44 = 275,261.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,132.08x = 676,369.44 × 275,261.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,132.08x = 186,178,642,464.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,178,642,464.61/490,132.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,854.02

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