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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,294.59, 658,668.94 and 262,448.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,294.59, 658,668.94 and 262,448.48 is: 362,180.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,294.59 : 658,668.94 = 262,448.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,294.59/658,668.94 = 262,448.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,294.59x = 658,668.94 × 262,448.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,294.59x = 172,866,658,176.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,866,658,176.75/477,294.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,180.22

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