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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,960.69, 651,576.77 and 329,461.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,960.69, 651,576.77 and 329,461.09 is: 453,883.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,960.69 : 651,576.77 = 329,461.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,960.69/651,576.77 = 329,461.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,960.69x = 651,576.77 × 329,461.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,960.69x = 214,669,191,215.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,669,191,215.57/472,960.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,883.79

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