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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,310.52, 676,624.50 and 275,446.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,310.52, 676,624.50 and 275,446.06 is: 380,113.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,310.52 : 676,624.50 = 275,446.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,310.52/676,624.50 = 275,446.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,310.52x = 676,624.50 × 275,446.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,310.52x = 186,373,552,624.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,373,552,624.47/490,310.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,113.31

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