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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,718.10, 684,095.32 and 269,363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,718.10, 684,095.32 and 269,363.60 is: 371,724.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,718.10 : 684,095.32 = 269,363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,718.10/684,095.32 = 269,363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,718.10x = 684,095.32 × 269,363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,718.10x = 184,270,378,138.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,270,378,138.35/495,718.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,724.13

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