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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,462.23, 653,411.24 and 269,513.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,462.23, 653,411.24 and 269,513.25 is: 371,947.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,462.23 : 653,411.24 = 269,513.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,462.23/653,411.24 = 269,513.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,462.23x = 653,411.24 × 269,513.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,462.23x = 176,102,986,878.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,102,986,878.93/473,462.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,947.28

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