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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,924.83, 709,367.37 and 220,118.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,924.83, 709,367.37 and 220,118.37 is: 330,168.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,924.83 : 709,367.37 = 220,118.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,924.83/709,367.37 = 220,118.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,924.83x = 709,367.37 × 220,118.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,924.83x = 156,144,789,215.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,144,789,215.59/472,924.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,168.30

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