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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,691.02, 684,057.72 and 269,336.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,691.02, 684,057.72 and 269,336.52 is: 371,686.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,691.02 : 684,057.72 = 269,336.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,691.02/684,057.72 = 269,336.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,691.02x = 684,057.72 × 269,336.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,691.02x = 184,241,725,783.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,241,725,783.93/495,691.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,686.63

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