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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,701.02, 684,069.24 and 269,346.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,701.02, 684,069.24 and 269,346.52 is: 371,699.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,701.02 : 684,069.24 = 269,346.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,701.02/684,069.24 = 269,346.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,701.02x = 684,069.24 × 269,346.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,701.02x = 184,251,669,233.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,251,669,233.05/495,701.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,699.19

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