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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,217.80, 710,345.10 and 263,265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,217.80, 710,345.10 and 263,265.80 is: 395,187.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,217.80 : 710,345.10 = 263,265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,217.80/710,345.10 = 263,265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,217.80x = 710,345.10 × 263,265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,217.80x = 187,009,571,027.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,009,571,027.58/473,217.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,187.10

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