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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,717.94, 684,094.85 and 269,363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,717.94, 684,094.85 and 269,363.44 is: 371,723.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,717.94 : 684,094.85 = 269,363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,717.94/684,094.85 = 269,363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,717.94x = 684,094.85 × 269,363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,717.94x = 184,270,142,082.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,270,142,082.28/495,717.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,723.77

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