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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,513.92, 661,750.80 and 275,631.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,513.92, 661,750.80 and 275,631.04 is: 380,383.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,513.92 : 661,750.80 = 275,631.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,513.92/661,750.80 = 275,631.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,513.92x = 661,750.80 × 275,631.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,513.92x = 182,399,061,224.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,399,061,224.83/479,513.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,383.25

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