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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,775.18, 659,311.17 and 273,680.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,775.18, 659,311.17 and 273,680.92 is: 377,669.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,775.18 : 659,311.17 = 273,680.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,775.18/659,311.17 = 273,680.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,775.18x = 659,311.17 × 273,680.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,775.18x = 180,440,891,060.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,440,891,060.88/477,775.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,669.03

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