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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491,167.68, 677,804.64 and 276,307.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491,167.68, 677,804.64 and 276,307.68 is: 381,300.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491,167.68 : 677,804.64 = 276,307.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491,167.68/677,804.64 = 276,307.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491,167.68x = 677,804.64 × 276,307.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491,167.68x = 187,282,627,571.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,282,627,571.64/491,167.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,300.80

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