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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,867.41, 652,556.07 and 258,007.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,867.41, 652,556.07 and 258,007.35 is: 356,049.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,867.41 : 652,556.07 = 258,007.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,867.41/652,556.07 = 258,007.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,867.41x = 652,556.07 × 258,007.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,867.41x = 168,364,262,347.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,364,262,347.12/472,867.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,049.62

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