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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,172.94, 652,955.88 and 269,204.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,172.94, 652,955.88 and 269,204.82 is: 371,489.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,172.94 : 652,955.88 = 269,204.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,172.94/652,955.88 = 269,204.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,172.94x = 652,955.88 × 269,204.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,172.94x = 175,778,868,704.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,778,868,704.28/473,172.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,489.69

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