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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,209.74, 656,418.31 and 354,140.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,209.74, 656,418.31 and 354,140.84 is: 489,183.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,209.74 : 656,418.31 = 354,140.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,209.74/656,418.31 = 354,140.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,209.74x = 656,418.31 × 354,140.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,209.74x = 232,464,532,450.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,464,532,450.47/475,209.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,183.01

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