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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,042.44, 658,304.70 and 273,086.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,042.44, 658,304.70 and 273,086.48 is: 376,851.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,042.44 : 658,304.70 = 273,086.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,042.44/658,304.70 = 273,086.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,042.44x = 658,304.70 × 273,086.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,042.44x = 179,774,113,290.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,774,113,290.46/477,042.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,851.40

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