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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471,131.19, 650,178.15 and 269,966.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471,131.19, 650,178.15 and 269,966.07 is: 372,562.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471,131.19 : 650,178.15 = 269,966.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471,131.19/650,178.15 = 269,966.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471,131.19x = 650,178.15 × 269,966.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471,131.19x = 175,526,039,955.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,526,039,955.37/471,131.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,562.98

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