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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474,869.76, 655,320 and 260,009.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474,869.76, 655,320 and 260,009.68 is: 358,813.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474,869.76 : 655,320 = 260,009.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474,869.76/655,320 = 260,009.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474,869.76x = 655,320 × 260,009.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474,869.76x = 170,389,543,497.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,389,543,497.60/474,869.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,813.21

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