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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,040.80, 652,811.46 and 269,086.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,040.80, 652,811.46 and 269,086.40 is: 371,347.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,040.80 : 652,811.46 = 269,086.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,040.80/652,811.46 = 269,086.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,040.80x = 652,811.46 × 269,086.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,040.80x = 175,662,685,650.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,662,685,650.14/473,040.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,347.85

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