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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,069.15, 661,336.80 and 295,340.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,069.15, 661,336.80 and 295,340.55 is: 407,706.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,069.15 : 661,336.80 = 295,340.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,069.15/661,336.80 = 295,340.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,069.15x = 661,336.80 × 295,340.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,069.15x = 195,319,571,490.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,319,571,490.35/479,069.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,706.43

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