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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,313.52, 676,628.64 and 275,449.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,313.52, 676,628.64 and 275,449.06 is: 380,117.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,313.52 : 676,628.64 = 275,449.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,313.52/676,628.64 = 275,449.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,313.52x = 676,628.64 × 275,449.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,313.52x = 186,376,722,857.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,376,722,857.08/490,313.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,117.45

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