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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,068.28, 679,056.30 and 277,210.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,068.28, 679,056.30 and 277,210.92 is: 382,552.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,068.28 : 679,056.30 = 277,210.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,068.28/679,056.30 = 277,210.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,068.28x = 679,056.30 × 277,210.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,068.28x = 188,241,821,654.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,241,821,654.80/492,068.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,552.24

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