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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,774.62, 680,052.12 and 277,910.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,774.62, 680,052.12 and 277,910.24 is: 383,529.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,774.62 : 680,052.12 = 277,910.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,774.62/680,052.12 = 277,910.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,774.62x = 680,052.12 × 277,910.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,774.62x = 188,993,447,881.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,993,447,881.71/492,774.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,529.18

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