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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,805.44, 684,192.24 and 269,446.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,805.44, 684,192.24 and 269,446.08 is: 371,825.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,805.44 : 684,192.24 = 269,446.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,805.44/684,192.24 = 269,446.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,805.44x = 684,192.24 × 269,446.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,805.44x = 184,352,917,034.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,352,917,034.42/495,805.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,825.12

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