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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,546.94, 661,675.99 and 275,558.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,546.94, 661,675.99 and 275,558.45 is: 380,213.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,546.94 : 661,675.99 = 275,558.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,546.94/661,675.99 = 275,558.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,546.94x = 661,675.99 × 275,558.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,546.94x = 182,330,410,964.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,330,410,964.61/479,546.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,213.90

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