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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,287.80, 708,431.70 and 192,006.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,287.80, 708,431.70 and 192,006.20 is: 288,009.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,287.80 : 708,431.70 = 192,006.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,287.80/708,431.70 = 192,006.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,287.80x = 708,431.70 × 192,006.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,287.80x = 136,023,278,676.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,023,278,676.54/472,287.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,009.30

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