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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,569.96, 602,412.66 and 275,364.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,569.96, 602,412.66 and 275,364.12 is: 379,968.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,569.96 : 602,412.66 = 275,364.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,569.96/602,412.66 = 275,364.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,569.96x = 602,412.66 × 275,364.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,569.96x = 165,882,831,997.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,882,831,997.76/436,569.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,968.50

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