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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,437.86, 676,864.71 and 275,573.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,437.86, 676,864.71 and 275,573.25 is: 380,325.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,437.86 : 676,864.71 = 275,573.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,437.86/676,864.71 = 275,573.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,437.86x = 676,864.71 × 275,573.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,437.86x = 186,525,807,945.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,525,807,945.01/490,437.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,325.06

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