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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,377.99, 708,078.67 and 219,452.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,377.99, 708,078.67 and 219,452.12 is: 328,951.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,377.99 : 708,078.67 = 219,452.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,377.99/708,078.67 = 219,452.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,377.99x = 708,078.67 × 219,452.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,377.99x = 155,389,366,966.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,389,366,966.06/472,377.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,951.33

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