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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,021.10, 709,511.67 and 220,214.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,021.10, 709,511.67 and 220,214.70 is: 330,312.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,021.10 : 709,511.67 = 220,214.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,021.10/709,511.67 = 220,214.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,021.10x = 709,511.67 × 220,214.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,021.10x = 156,244,899,555.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,244,899,555.55/473,021.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,312.75

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