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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,814.72, 684,553.80 and 380,888.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,814.72, 684,553.80 and 380,888.68 is: 525,879.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,814.72 : 684,553.80 = 380,888.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,814.72/684,553.80 = 380,888.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,814.72x = 684,553.80 × 380,888.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,814.72x = 260,738,793,270.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,738,793,270.98/495,814.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,879.49

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