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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,223.84, 652,805.86 and 312,020.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,223.84, 652,805.86 and 312,020.08 is: 430,427.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,223.84 : 652,805.86 = 312,020.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,223.84/652,805.86 = 312,020.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,223.84x = 652,805.86 × 312,020.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,223.84x = 203,688,536,661.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,688,536,661.67/473,223.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,427.46

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