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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,924.64, 650,116.80 and 363,252.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,924.64, 650,116.80 and 363,252.96 is: 501,474.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,924.64 : 650,116.80 = 363,252.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,924.64/650,116.80 = 363,252.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,924.64x = 650,116.80 × 363,252.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,924.64x = 236,156,851,945.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,156,851,945.73/470,924.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,474.83

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