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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,169.61, 676,497.50 and 275,309.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,169.61, 676,497.50 and 275,309.67 is: 379,962.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,169.61 : 676,497.50 = 275,309.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,169.61/676,497.50 = 275,309.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,169.61x = 676,497.50 × 275,309.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,169.61x = 186,246,302,104.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,246,302,104.28/490,169.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,962.97

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