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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,136.12, 652,901.04 and 269,159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,136.12, 652,901.04 and 269,159.76 is: 371,425.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,136.12 : 652,901.04 = 269,159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,136.12/652,901.04 = 269,159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,136.12x = 652,901.04 × 269,159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,136.12x = 175,734,687,230.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,734,687,230.15/473,136.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,425.22

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