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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,364.89, 658,762.59 and 273,481.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,364.89, 658,762.59 and 273,481.81 is: 377,404.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,364.89 : 658,762.59 = 273,481.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,364.89/658,762.59 = 273,481.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,364.89x = 658,762.59 × 273,481.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,364.89x = 180,159,585,473.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,159,585,473.49/477,364.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,404.35

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