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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,019.93, 652,769.82 and 258,165

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,019.93, 652,769.82 and 258,165 is: 356,268.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,019.93 : 652,769.82 = 258,165 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,019.93/652,769.82 = 258,165/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,019.93x = 652,769.82 × 258,165
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,019.93x = 168,522,320,580.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,522,320,580.30/473,019.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,268.96

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