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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,409.48, 683,669.10 and 269,056.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,409.48, 683,669.10 and 269,056.60 is: 371,300.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,409.48 : 683,669.10 = 269,056.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,409.48/683,669.10 = 269,056.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,409.48x = 683,669.10 × 269,056.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,409.48x = 183,945,683,571.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,945,683,571.06/495,409.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,300.29

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