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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,166.22, 652,980.57 and 258,307.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,166.22, 652,980.57 and 258,307.90 is: 356,471.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,166.22 : 652,980.57 = 258,307.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,166.22/652,980.57 = 258,307.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,166.22x = 652,980.57 × 258,307.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,166.22x = 168,670,039,777.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,670,039,777.50/473,166.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,471.01

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