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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,998.93, 677,671.53 and 307,322.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,998.93, 677,671.53 and 307,322.67 is: 424,163.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,998.93 : 677,671.53 = 307,322.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,998.93/677,671.53 = 307,322.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,998.93x = 677,671.53 × 307,322.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,998.93x = 208,263,823,982.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,263,823,982.59/490,998.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,163.50

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