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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,996.68, 654,155.94 and 270,109.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,996.68, 654,155.94 and 270,109.96 is: 372,774.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,996.68 : 654,155.94 = 270,109.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,996.68/654,155.94 = 270,109.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,996.68x = 654,155.94 × 270,109.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,996.68x = 176,694,034,787.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,694,034,787.16/473,996.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,774.84

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