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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,287.92, 647,613.43 and 265,378.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,287.92, 647,613.43 and 265,378.88 is: 366,220.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,287.92 : 647,613.43 = 265,378.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,287.92/647,613.43 = 265,378.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,287.92x = 647,613.43 × 265,378.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,287.92x = 171,862,927,681.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,862,927,681.95/469,287.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,220.65

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