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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,158.95, 708,376.86 and 152,304.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,158.95, 708,376.86 and 152,304.39 is: 228,501.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,158.95 : 708,376.86 = 152,304.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,158.95/708,376.86 = 152,304.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,158.95x = 708,376.86 × 152,304.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,158.95x = 107,888,905,552.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,888,905,552.42/472,158.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,501.24

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