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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,677.84, 684,041.64 and 269,327.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,677.84, 684,041.64 and 269,327.12 is: 371,674.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,677.84 : 684,041.64 = 269,327.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,677.84/684,041.64 = 269,327.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,677.84x = 684,041.64 × 269,327.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,677.84x = 184,230,964,861.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,230,964,861.28/495,677.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,674.81

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