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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,237.26, 647,539.47 and 265,285.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,237.26, 647,539.47 and 265,285.02 is: 366,088.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,237.26 : 647,539.47 = 265,285.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,237.26/647,539.47 = 265,285.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,237.26x = 647,539.47 × 265,285.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,237.26x = 171,782,521,249.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,782,521,249.74/469,237.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,088.83

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