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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,002.36, 707,454.04 and 269,740.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,002.36, 707,454.04 and 269,740.30 is: 404,296.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,002.36 : 707,454.04 = 269,740.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,002.36/707,454.04 = 269,740.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,002.36x = 707,454.04 × 269,740.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,002.36x = 190,828,864,985.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,828,864,985.81/472,002.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,296.42

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