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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,139.08, 647,421.88 and 265,177.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,139.08, 647,421.88 and 265,177.79 is: 365,950.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,139.08 : 647,421.88 = 265,177.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,139.08/647,421.88 = 265,177.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,139.08x = 647,421.88 × 265,177.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,139.08x = 171,681,903,336.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,681,903,336.05/469,139.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,950.97

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