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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,543.72, 652,126.08 and 257,695.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,543.72, 652,126.08 and 257,695.54 is: 355,628.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,543.72 : 652,126.08 = 257,695.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,543.72/652,126.08 = 257,695.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,543.72x = 652,126.08 × 257,695.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,543.72x = 168,049,982,333.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,049,982,333.68/472,543.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,628.43

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