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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,425.65, 651,957.24 and 265,698.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,425.65, 651,957.24 and 265,698.04 is: 366,668.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,425.65 : 651,957.24 = 265,698.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,425.65/651,957.24 = 265,698.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,425.65x = 651,957.24 × 265,698.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,425.65x = 173,223,760,831.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,223,760,831.81/472,425.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,668.83

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