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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,108.05, 708,371.37 and 247,415.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,108.05, 708,371.37 and 247,415.04 is: 371,232.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,108.05 : 708,371.37 = 247,415.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,108.05/708,371.37 = 247,415.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,108.05x = 708,371.37 × 247,415.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,108.05x = 175,261,730,843.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,261,730,843.41/472,108.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,232.24

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