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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,623.57, 677,079.72 and 275,762.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,623.57, 677,079.72 and 275,762.97 is: 380,563.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,623.57 : 677,079.72 = 275,762.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,623.57/677,079.72 = 275,762.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,623.57x = 677,079.72 × 275,762.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,623.57x = 186,713,514,513.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,713,514,513.97/490,623.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,563.69

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