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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,273.87, 647,589.49 and 265,321.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,273.87, 647,589.49 and 265,321.27 is: 366,138.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,273.87 : 647,589.49 = 265,321.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,273.87/647,589.49 = 265,321.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,273.87x = 647,589.49 × 265,321.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,273.87x = 171,819,265,925.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,819,265,925.45/469,273.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,138.57

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