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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,208.22, 676,487.70 and 275,348.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,208.22, 676,487.70 and 275,348.40 is: 379,980.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,208.22 : 676,487.70 = 275,348.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,208.22/676,487.70 = 275,348.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,208.22x = 676,487.70 × 275,348.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,208.22x = 186,269,805,814.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,269,805,814.68/490,208.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,980.99

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