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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,454.88, 653,280.99 and 269,493.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,454.88, 653,280.99 and 269,493.91 is: 371,852.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,454.88 : 653,280.99 = 269,493.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,454.88/653,280.99 = 269,493.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,454.88x = 653,280.99 × 269,493.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,454.88x = 176,055,248,323.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,055,248,323.77/473,454.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,852.22

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