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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,367.73, 658,606.22 and 270,613.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,367.73, 658,606.22 and 270,613.94 is: 373,355.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,367.73 : 658,606.22 = 270,613.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,367.73/658,606.22 = 270,613.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,367.73x = 658,606.22 × 270,613.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,367.73x = 178,228,019,456.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,228,019,456.61/477,367.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,355.82

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