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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,087.64, 708,340.74 and 247,394.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,087.64, 708,340.74 and 247,394.65 is: 371,201.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,087.64 : 708,340.74 = 247,394.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,087.64/708,340.74 = 247,394.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,087.64x = 708,340.74 × 247,394.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,087.64x = 175,239,704,674.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,239,704,674.36/472,087.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,201.64

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