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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,036.91, 658,297.02 and 273,081.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,036.91, 658,297.02 and 273,081.07 is: 376,843.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,036.91 : 658,297.02 = 273,081.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,036.91/658,297.02 = 273,081.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,036.91x = 658,297.02 × 273,081.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,036.91x = 179,768,454,599.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,768,454,599.41/477,036.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,843.91

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