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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,245.02, 676,611.78 and 299,368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,245.02, 676,611.78 and 299,368.52 is: 413,173.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,245.02 : 676,611.78 = 299,368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,245.02/676,611.78 = 299,368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,245.02x = 676,611.78 × 299,368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,245.02x = 202,556,267,193.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,556,267,193.17/490,245.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,173.53

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