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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,682.74, 684,046.35 and 269,328.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,682.74, 684,046.35 and 269,328.24 is: 371,675.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,682.74 : 684,046.35 = 269,328.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,682.74/684,046.35 = 269,328.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,682.74x = 684,046.35 × 269,328.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,682.74x = 184,232,999,523.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,232,999,523.92/495,682.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,675.24

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