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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,180.06, 708,479.22 and 247,487.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,180.06, 708,479.22 and 247,487.07 is: 371,340.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,180.06 : 708,479.22 = 247,487.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,180.06/708,479.22 = 247,487.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,180.06x = 708,479.22 × 247,487.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,180.06x = 175,339,446,861.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,339,446,861.88/472,180.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,340.22

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