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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,051.65, 652,821.29 and 269,095.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,051.65, 652,821.29 and 269,095.81 is: 371,357.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,051.65 : 652,821.29 = 269,095.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,051.65/652,821.29 = 269,095.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,051.65x = 652,821.29 × 269,095.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,051.65x = 175,671,471,226.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,671,471,226.43/473,051.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,357.91

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