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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471,667.34, 650,916.76 and 264,971.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471,667.34, 650,916.76 and 264,971.99 is: 365,670.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471,667.34 : 650,916.76 = 264,971.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471,667.34/650,916.76 = 264,971.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471,667.34x = 650,916.76 × 264,971.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471,667.34x = 172,474,710,186.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,474,710,186.41/471,667.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,670.25

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