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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,211.20, 658,552.80 and 273,265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,211.20, 658,552.80 and 273,265.20 is: 377,106.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,211.20 : 658,552.80 = 273,265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,211.20/658,552.80 = 273,265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,211.20x = 658,552.80 × 273,265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,211.20x = 179,959,562,602.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,959,562,602.56/477,211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,106.75

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