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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,214.41, 708,530.30 and 247,521.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,214.41, 708,530.30 and 247,521.12 is: 371,391.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,214.41 : 708,530.30 = 247,521.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,214.41/708,530.30 = 247,521.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,214.41x = 708,530.30 × 247,521.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,214.41x = 175,376,212,172.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,376,212,172.33/472,214.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,391.06

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