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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,364.02, 652,095.08 and 327,279.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,364.02, 652,095.08 and 327,279.84 is: 451,807.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,364.02 : 652,095.08 = 327,279.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,364.02/652,095.08 = 327,279.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,364.02x = 652,095.08 × 327,279.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,364.02x = 213,417,573,447.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,417,573,447.19/472,364.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,807.43

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