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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,688.39, 652,550.78 and 365,016.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,688.39, 652,550.78 and 365,016.71 is: 503,909.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,688.39 : 652,550.78 = 365,016.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,688.39/652,550.78 = 365,016.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,688.39x = 652,550.78 × 365,016.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,688.39x = 238,191,938,823.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,191,938,823.53/472,688.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,909.01

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