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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,104.65, 708,366.31 and 247,411.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,104.65, 708,366.31 and 247,411.67 is: 371,227.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,104.65 : 708,366.31 = 247,411.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,104.65/708,366.31 = 247,411.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,104.65x = 708,366.31 × 247,411.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,104.65x = 175,258,087,568.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,258,087,568.48/472,104.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,227.20

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