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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,953.33, 684,422.42 and 269,603.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,953.33, 684,422.42 and 269,603.69 is: 372,056.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,953.33 : 684,422.42 = 269,603.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,953.33/684,422.42 = 269,603.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,953.33x = 684,422.42 × 269,603.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,953.33x = 184,522,805,180.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,522,805,180.60/495,953.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,056.80

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