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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,668.87, 657,642.95 and 269,909.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,668.87, 657,642.95 and 269,909.08 is: 372,383.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,668.87 : 657,642.95 = 269,909.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,668.87/657,642.95 = 269,909.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,668.87x = 657,642.95 × 269,909.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,668.87x = 177,503,801,621.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,503,801,621.49/476,668.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,383.88

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