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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,916.07, 677,459.93 and 276,051.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,916.07, 677,459.93 and 276,051.53 is: 380,948.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,916.07 : 677,459.93 = 276,051.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,916.07/677,459.93 = 276,051.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,916.07x = 677,459.93 × 276,051.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,916.07x = 187,013,850,503.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,013,850,503.59/490,916.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,948.72

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