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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,363.49, 653,303.34 and 269,374.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,363.49, 653,303.34 and 269,374.71 is: 371,772.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,363.49 : 653,303.34 = 269,374.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,363.49/653,303.34 = 269,374.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,363.49x = 653,303.34 × 269,374.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,363.49x = 175,983,397,754.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,983,397,754.53/473,363.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,772.22

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