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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,206.29, 651,564.88 and 265,447.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,206.29, 651,564.88 and 265,447.13 is: 366,272.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,206.29 : 651,564.88 = 265,447.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,206.29/651,564.88 = 265,447.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,206.29x = 651,564.88 × 265,447.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,206.29x = 172,956,028,370.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,956,028,370.09/472,206.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,272.18

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