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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,151.34, 709,552.59 and 372,147.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,151.34, 709,552.59 and 372,147.04 is: 558,083.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,151.34 : 709,552.59 = 372,147.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,151.34/709,552.59 = 372,147.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,151.34x = 709,552.59 × 372,147.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,151.34x = 264,057,896,092.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,057,896,092.83/473,151.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,083.37

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