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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,529.76, 656,442.09 and 303,672.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,529.76, 656,442.09 and 303,672.87 is: 419,203.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,529.76 : 656,442.09 = 303,672.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,529.76/656,442.09 = 303,672.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,529.76x = 656,442.09 × 303,672.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,529.76x = 199,343,653,459.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,343,653,459.10/475,529.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,203.32

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