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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,960.68, 652,700.15 and 269,041.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,960.68, 652,700.15 and 269,041.15 is: 371,284.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,960.68 : 652,700.15 = 269,041.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,960.68/652,700.15 = 269,041.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,960.68x = 652,700.15 × 269,041.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,960.68x = 175,603,198,961.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,603,198,961.17/472,960.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,284.98

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