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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,125.92, 661,169.28 and 275,035.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,125.92, 661,169.28 and 275,035.08 is: 379,534.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,125.92 : 661,169.28 = 275,035.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,125.92/661,169.28 = 275,035.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,125.92x = 661,169.28 × 275,035.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,125.92x = 181,844,745,818.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,844,745,818.34/479,125.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,534.35

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