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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,955.80, 684,433.14 and 302,374.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,955.80, 684,433.14 and 302,374.71 is: 417,285.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,955.80 : 684,433.14 = 302,374.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,955.80/684,433.14 = 302,374.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,955.80x = 684,433.14 × 302,374.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,955.80x = 206,955,272,221.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,955,272,221.89/495,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,285.72

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