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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,950.72, 654,056.32 and 269,998.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,950.72, 654,056.32 and 269,998.60 is: 372,600.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,950.72 : 654,056.32 = 269,998.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,950.72/654,056.32 = 269,998.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,950.72x = 654,056.32 × 269,998.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,950.72x = 176,594,290,721.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,594,290,721.15/473,950.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,600.53

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