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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,882.06, 652,674.36 and 289,152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,882.06, 652,674.36 and 289,152.04 is: 399,089.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,882.06 : 652,674.36 = 289,152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,882.06/652,674.36 = 289,152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,882.06x = 652,674.36 × 289,152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,882.06x = 188,722,122,649.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,722,122,649.69/472,882.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,089.20

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