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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,063.62, 708,196.34 and 152,233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,063.62, 708,196.34 and 152,233.70 is: 228,383.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,063.62 : 708,196.34 = 152,233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,063.62/708,196.34 = 152,233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,063.62x = 708,196.34 × 152,233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,063.62x = 107,811,349,164.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,811,349,164.66/472,063.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,383.09

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