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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,884.43, 684,320.40 and 269,529.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,884.43, 684,320.40 and 269,529.93 is: 371,951.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,884.43 : 684,320.40 = 269,529.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,884.43/684,320.40 = 269,529.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,884.43x = 684,320.40 × 269,529.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,884.43x = 184,444,829,509.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,444,829,509.57/495,884.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,951.24

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