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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474,021.99, 654,150.57 and 259,163.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474,021.99, 654,150.57 and 259,163.82 is: 357,646.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474,021.99 : 654,150.57 = 259,163.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474,021.99/654,150.57 = 259,163.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474,021.99x = 654,150.57 × 259,163.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474,021.99x = 169,532,159,604.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,532,159,604.51/474,021.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,646.19

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