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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,847.52, 684,266.34 and 269,493.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,847.52, 684,266.34 and 269,493.02 is: 371,898.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,847.52 : 684,266.34 = 269,493.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,847.52/684,266.34 = 269,493.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,847.52x = 684,266.34 × 269,493.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,847.52x = 184,405,002,450.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,405,002,450.95/495,847.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,898.61

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