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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,194.94, 708,707.94 and 247,715.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,194.94, 708,707.94 and 247,715.80 is: 371,791.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,194.94 : 708,707.94 = 247,715.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,194.94/708,707.94 = 247,715.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,194.94x = 708,707.94 × 247,715.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,194.94x = 175,558,154,323.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,558,154,323.45/472,194.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,791.69

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