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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,381.13, 656,026.16 and 274,177.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,381.13, 656,026.16 and 274,177.13 is: 378,364.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,381.13 : 656,026.16 = 274,177.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,381.13/656,026.16 = 274,177.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,381.13x = 656,026.16 × 274,177.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,381.13x = 179,867,365,102.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,867,365,102.70/475,381.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,364.55

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