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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,930.76, 657,467.70 and 380,311.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,930.76, 657,467.70 and 380,311.88 is: 525,376.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,930.76 : 657,467.70 = 380,311.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,930.76/657,467.70 = 380,311.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,930.76x = 657,467.70 × 380,311.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,930.76x = 250,042,777,026.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,042,777,026.28/475,930.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,376.37

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