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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,066.15, 661,082.74 and 275,150.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,066.15, 661,082.74 and 275,150.27 is: 379,690.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,066.15 : 661,082.74 = 275,150.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,066.15/661,082.74 = 275,150.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,066.15x = 661,082.74 × 275,150.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,066.15x = 181,897,094,403.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,897,094,403.34/479,066.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,690.98

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