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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,844.52, 684,262.22 and 269,490.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,844.52, 684,262.22 and 269,490.02 is: 371,894.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,844.52 : 684,262.22 = 269,490.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,844.52/684,262.22 = 269,490.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,844.52x = 684,262.22 × 269,490.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,844.52x = 184,401,839,353.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,401,839,353.04/495,844.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,894.48

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