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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,275.87, 647,592.25 and 265,323.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,275.87, 647,592.25 and 265,323.27 is: 366,141.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,275.87 : 647,592.25 = 265,323.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,275.87/647,592.25 = 265,323.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,275.87x = 647,592.25 × 265,323.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,275.87x = 171,821,293,396.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,821,293,396.66/469,275.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,141.33

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