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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,003.55, 652,760.13 and 269,049.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,003.55, 652,760.13 and 269,049.24 is: 371,296.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,003.55 : 652,760.13 = 269,049.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,003.55/652,760.13 = 269,049.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,003.55x = 652,760.13 × 269,049.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,003.55x = 175,624,616,878.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,624,616,878.80/473,003.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,296.61

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