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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,927.99, 658,197.26 and 273,042.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,927.99, 658,197.26 and 273,042.89 is: 376,820.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,927.99 : 658,197.26 = 273,042.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,927.99/658,197.26 = 273,042.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,927.99x = 658,197.26 × 273,042.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,927.99x = 179,716,082,060.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,716,082,060.48/476,927.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,820.16

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