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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,253.54, 676,476.23 and 275,352.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,253.54, 676,476.23 and 275,352.44 is: 379,944.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,253.54 : 676,476.23 = 275,352.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,253.54/676,476.23 = 275,352.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,253.54x = 676,476.23 × 275,352.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,253.54x = 186,269,375,773.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,269,375,773.36/490,253.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,944.99

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