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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,302.33, 719,863.00 and 269,497.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,302.33, 719,863.00 and 269,497.40 is: 403,914.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,302.33 : 719,863.00 = 269,497.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,302.33/719,863.00 = 269,497.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,302.33x = 719,863.00 × 269,497.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,302.33x = 194,001,202,583.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,001,202,583.14/480,302.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,914.77

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