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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,350.28, 651,819.83 and 268,374.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,350.28, 651,819.83 and 268,374.26 is: 370,343.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,350.28 : 651,819.83 = 268,374.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,350.28/651,819.83 = 268,374.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,350.28x = 651,819.83 × 268,374.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,350.28x = 174,931,659,928.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,931,659,928.61/472,350.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370,343.09

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