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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,946.56, 684,481.08 and 302,466.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,946.56, 684,481.08 and 302,466.54 is: 417,449.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,946.56 : 684,481.08 = 302,466.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,946.56/684,481.08 = 302,466.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,946.56x = 684,481.08 × 302,466.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,946.56x = 207,032,623,963.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,032,623,963.06/495,946.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,449.46

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