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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,926.89, 684,453.94 and 302,446.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,926.89, 684,453.94 and 302,446.87 is: 417,422.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,926.89 : 684,453.94 = 302,446.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,926.89/684,453.94 = 302,446.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,926.89x = 684,453.94 × 302,446.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,926.89x = 207,010,950,299.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,010,950,299.93/495,926.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,422.31

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