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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,254.85, 648,991.72 and 266,342.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,254.85, 648,991.72 and 266,342.05 is: 367,574.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,254.85 : 648,991.72 = 266,342.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,254.85/648,991.72 = 266,342.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,254.85x = 648,991.72 × 266,342.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,254.85x = 172,853,782,849.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,853,782,849.49/470,254.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,574.69

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