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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,066.19, 655,591.41 and 260,213.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,066.19, 655,591.41 and 260,213.93 is: 359,095.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,066.19 : 655,591.41 = 260,213.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,066.19/655,591.41 = 260,213.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,066.19x = 655,591.41 × 260,213.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,066.19x = 170,594,017,270.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,594,017,270.34/475,066.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,095.26

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