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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,960.94, 651,577.11 and 329,461.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,960.94, 651,577.11 and 329,461.34 is: 453,884.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,960.94 : 651,577.11 = 329,461.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,960.94/651,577.11 = 329,461.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,960.94x = 651,577.11 × 329,461.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,960.94x = 214,669,467,773.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,669,467,773.93/472,960.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,884.14

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