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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,219.97, 669,594.63 and 270,355.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485,219.97, 669,594.63 and 270,355.41 is: 373,085.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485,219.97 : 669,594.63 = 270,355.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485,219.97/669,594.63 = 270,355.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485,219.97x = 669,594.63 × 270,355.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485,219.97x = 181,028,530,727.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,028,530,727.45/485,219.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,085.49

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