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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,092.37, 708,347.87 and 247,399.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,092.37, 708,347.87 and 247,399.38 is: 371,208.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,092.37 : 708,347.87 = 247,399.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,092.37/708,347.87 = 247,399.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,092.37x = 708,347.87 × 247,399.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,092.37x = 175,244,824,525.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,244,824,525.38/472,092.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,208.76

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