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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,310.88, 661,470.12 and 275,425.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,310.88, 661,470.12 and 275,425.76 is: 380,099.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,310.88 : 661,470.12 = 275,425.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,310.88/661,470.12 = 275,425.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,310.88x = 661,470.12 × 275,425.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,310.88x = 182,185,910,518.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,185,910,518.29/479,310.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,099.68

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