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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480,305.34, 719,867.49 and 269,500.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480,305.34, 719,867.49 and 269,500.41 is: 403,919.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480,305.34 : 719,867.49 = 269,500.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480,305.34/719,867.49 = 269,500.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480,305.34x = 719,867.49 × 269,500.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480,305.34x = 194,004,583,700.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,004,583,700.67/480,305.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,919.27

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