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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,516.20, 708,774.30 and 223,684.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,516.20, 708,774.30 and 223,684.20 is: 335,526.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,516.20 : 708,774.30 = 223,684.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,516.20/708,774.30 = 223,684.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,516.20x = 708,774.30 × 223,684.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,516.20x = 158,541,612,276.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,541,612,276.06/472,516.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,526.30

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