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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,056.56, 677,274.04 and 319,029.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,056.56, 677,274.04 and 319,029.87 is: 440,011.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,056.56 : 677,274.04 = 319,029.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,056.56/677,274.04 = 319,029.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,056.56x = 677,274.04 × 319,029.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,056.56x = 216,070,651,874.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,070,651,874.14/491,056.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,011.74

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