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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493,222.04, 680,578.12 and 275,404.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493,222.04, 680,578.12 and 275,404.12 is: 380,019.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493,222.04 : 680,578.12 = 275,404.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493,222.04/680,578.12 = 275,404.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493,222.04x = 680,578.12 × 275,404.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493,222.04x = 187,434,018,229.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,434,018,229.85/493,222.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,019.55

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