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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,927.53, 684,454.78 and 302,447.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,927.53, 684,454.78 and 302,447.51 is: 417,423.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,927.53 : 684,454.78 = 302,447.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,927.53/684,454.78 = 302,447.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,927.53x = 684,454.78 × 302,447.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,927.53x = 207,011,643,664.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,011,643,664.85/495,927.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,423.18

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