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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,315.80, 708,473.70 and 192,034.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,315.80, 708,473.70 and 192,034.20 is: 288,051.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,315.80 : 708,473.70 = 192,034.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,315.80/708,473.70 = 192,034.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,315.80x = 708,473.70 × 192,034.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,315.80x = 136,051,180,200.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,051,180,200.54/472,315.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,051.30

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