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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474,358.02, 654,237.27 and 358,458.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474,358.02, 654,237.27 and 358,458.54 is: 494,388.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474,358.02 : 654,237.27 = 358,458.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474,358.02/654,237.27 = 358,458.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474,358.02x = 654,237.27 × 358,458.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474,358.02x = 234,516,936,617.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,516,936,617.79/474,358.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,388.05

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