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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,098.08, 708,356.42 and 247,405.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,098.08, 708,356.42 and 247,405.10 is: 371,217.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,098.08 : 708,356.42 = 247,405.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,098.08/708,356.42 = 247,405.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,098.08x = 708,356.42 × 247,405.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,098.08x = 175,250,986,146.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,250,986,146.93/472,098.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,217.33

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