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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,111.80, 651,493.92 and 268,162.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,111.80, 651,493.92 and 268,162.09 is: 370,052.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,111.80 : 651,493.92 = 268,162.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,111.80/651,493.92 = 268,162.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,111.80x = 651,493.92 × 268,162.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,111.80x = 174,705,971,209.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,705,971,209.49/472,111.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,052.12

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