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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,013.70, 652,774.12 and 269,059.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,013.70, 652,774.12 and 269,059.37 is: 371,310.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,013.70 : 652,774.12 = 269,059.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,013.70/652,774.12 = 269,059.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,013.70x = 652,774.12 × 269,059.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,013.70x = 175,634,989,542.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,634,989,542.99/473,013.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,310.58

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