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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,348.76, 651,808.68 and 265,648.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,348.76, 651,808.68 and 265,648.10 is: 366,576.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,348.76 : 651,808.68 = 265,648.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,348.76/651,808.68 = 265,648.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,348.76x = 651,808.68 × 265,648.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,348.76x = 173,151,737,405.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,151,737,405.51/472,348.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,576.04

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