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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,223.36, 653,049.72 and 303,458.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,223.36, 653,049.72 and 303,458.16 is: 418,773.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,223.36 : 653,049.72 = 303,458.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,223.36/653,049.72 = 303,458.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,223.36x = 653,049.72 × 303,458.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,223.36x = 198,173,266,419.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,173,266,419.72/473,223.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,773.21

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