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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,265.68, 708,012.48 and 219,703.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,265.68, 708,012.48 and 219,703.60 is: 329,375.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,265.68 : 708,012.48 = 219,703.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,265.68/708,012.48 = 219,703.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,265.68x = 708,012.48 × 219,703.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,265.68x = 155,552,890,700.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,552,890,700.93/472,265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,375.81

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