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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,130.56, 680,513.50 and 275,342.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,130.56, 680,513.50 and 275,342.61 is: 379,969.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,130.56 : 680,513.50 = 275,342.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,130.56/680,513.50 = 275,342.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,130.56x = 680,513.50 × 275,342.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,130.56x = 187,374,363,230.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,374,363,230.24/493,130.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,969.08

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