Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,509,242.26, 661,720,321.50 and 259,492,668.26
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 479,509,242.26, 661,720,321.50 and 259,492,668.26 is: 358,098,565.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
479,509,242.26 : 661,720,321.50 = 259,492,668.26 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
479,509,242.26/661,720,321.50 = 259,492,668.26/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
479,509,242.26x = 661,720,321.50 × 259,492,668.26 - Step 4: Simplify right side
479,509,242.26x = 171,711,571,867,900,032 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,711,571,867,900,032/479,509,242.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 358,098,565.65
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