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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,968.48, 677,530.08 and 276,108.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,968.48, 677,530.08 and 276,108.48 is: 381,026.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,968.48 : 677,530.08 = 276,108.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,968.48/677,530.08 = 276,108.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,968.48x = 677,530.08 × 276,108.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,968.48x = 187,071,800,543.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,071,800,543.08/490,968.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,026.09

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