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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,026.91, 658,283.22 and 273,071.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,026.91, 658,283.22 and 273,071.07 is: 376,830.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,026.91 : 658,283.22 = 273,071.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,026.91/658,283.22 = 273,071.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,026.91x = 658,283.22 × 273,071.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,026.91x = 179,758,103,248.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,758,103,248.45/477,026.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,830.11

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