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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,305.01, 661,499.49 and 275,355.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,305.01, 661,499.49 and 275,355.55 is: 380,024.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,305.01 : 661,499.49 = 275,355.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,305.01/661,499.49 = 275,355.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,305.01x = 661,499.49 × 275,355.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,305.01x = 182,147,557,753.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,147,557,753.13/479,305.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,024.31

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