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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,253.28, 676,475.88 and 275,352.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,253.28, 676,475.88 and 275,352.18 is: 379,944.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,253.28 : 676,475.88 = 275,352.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,253.28/676,475.88 = 275,352.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,253.28x = 676,475.88 × 275,352.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,253.28x = 186,269,108,275.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,269,108,275.42/490,253.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,944.64

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