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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,704.78, 684,071.19 and 269,350.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,704.78, 684,071.19 and 269,350.22 is: 371,702.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,704.78 : 684,071.19 = 269,350.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,704.78/684,071.19 = 269,350.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,704.78x = 684,071.19 × 269,350.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,704.78x = 184,254,725,522.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,254,725,522.16/495,704.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,702.54

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