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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,243.83, 676,599.68 and 275,383.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,243.83, 676,599.68 and 275,383.83 is: 380,065.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,243.83 : 676,599.68 = 275,383.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,243.83/676,599.68 = 275,383.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,243.83x = 676,599.68 × 275,383.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,243.83x = 186,324,609,878.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,324,609,878.26/490,243.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,065.18

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