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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,794.44, 684,203.70 and 269,440.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,794.44, 684,203.70 and 269,440.12 is: 371,831.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,794.44 : 684,203.70 = 269,440.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,794.44/684,203.70 = 269,440.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,794.44x = 684,203.70 × 269,440.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,794.44x = 184,351,927,032.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,351,927,032.44/495,794.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,831.37

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