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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,110.28, 708,374.76 and 247,417.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,110.28, 708,374.76 and 247,417.32 is: 371,235.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,110.28 : 708,374.76 = 247,417.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,110.28/708,374.76 = 247,417.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,110.28x = 708,374.76 × 247,417.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,110.28x = 175,264,184,674.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,264,184,674.84/472,110.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,235.69

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