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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,507.92, 676,891.89 and 275,644.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,507.92, 676,891.89 and 275,644.89 is: 380,384.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,507.92 : 676,891.89 = 275,644.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,507.92/676,891.89 = 275,644.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,507.92x = 676,891.89 × 275,644.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,507.92x = 186,581,790,560.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,581,790,560.94/490,507.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,384.87

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