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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,717.12, 684,093.92 and 269,362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,717.12, 684,093.92 and 269,362.64 is: 371,722.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,717.12 : 684,093.92 = 269,362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,717.12/684,093.92 = 269,362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,717.12x = 684,093.92 × 269,362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,717.12x = 184,269,344,299.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,269,344,299.15/495,717.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,722.78

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