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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,377.20, 676,721.13 and 275,517.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,377.20, 676,721.13 and 275,517.14 is: 380,213.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,377.20 : 676,721.13 = 275,517.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,377.20/676,721.13 = 275,517.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,377.20x = 676,721.13 × 275,517.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,377.20x = 186,448,270,315.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,448,270,315.17/490,377.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,213.99

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