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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,151.85, 709,198.72 and 248,536.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,151.85, 709,198.72 and 248,536.01 is: 372,526.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,151.85 : 709,198.72 = 248,536.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,151.85/709,198.72 = 248,536.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,151.85x = 709,198.72 × 248,536.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,151.85x = 176,261,422,715.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,261,422,715.58/473,151.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,526.12

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