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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,299.60, 676,609.37 and 275,435.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,299.60, 676,609.37 and 275,435.06 is: 380,098.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,299.60 : 676,609.37 = 275,435.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,299.60/676,609.37 = 275,435.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,299.60x = 676,609.37 × 275,435.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,299.60x = 186,361,937,662.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,361,937,662.29/490,299.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,098.08

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