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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,107.12, 708,370.03 and 247,414.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,107.12, 708,370.03 and 247,414.20 is: 371,231.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,107.12 : 708,370.03 = 247,414.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,107.12/708,370.03 = 247,414.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,107.12x = 708,370.03 × 247,414.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,107.12x = 175,260,804,276.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,260,804,276.43/472,107.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,231.01

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