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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486,814.43, 671,809.47 and 269,022.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486,814.43, 671,809.47 and 269,022.17 is: 371,253.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486,814.43 : 671,809.47 = 269,022.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486,814.43/671,809.47 = 269,022.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486,814.43x = 671,809.47 × 269,022.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486,814.43x = 180,731,641,445.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,731,641,445.95/486,814.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,253.67

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