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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474,675.22, 655,057.96 and 259,810.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474,675.22, 655,057.96 and 259,810.66 is: 358,542.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474,675.22 : 655,057.96 = 259,810.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474,675.22/655,057.96 = 259,810.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474,675.22x = 655,057.96 × 259,810.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474,675.22x = 170,191,040,925.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,191,040,925.85/474,675.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,542.08

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