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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,094.62, 708,351.24 and 247,401.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,094.62, 708,351.24 and 247,401.64 is: 371,212.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,094.62 : 708,351.24 = 247,401.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,094.62/708,351.24 = 247,401.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,094.62x = 708,351.24 × 247,401.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,094.62x = 175,247,258,472.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,247,258,472.03/472,094.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,212.15

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