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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,706.51, 677,177.82 and 275,844.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,706.51, 677,177.82 and 275,844.69 is: 380,667.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,706.51 : 677,177.82 = 275,844.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,706.51/677,177.82 = 275,844.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,706.51x = 677,177.82 × 275,844.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,706.51x = 186,795,905,832.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,795,905,832.78/490,706.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,667.27

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