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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,274.06, 710,118.45 and 248,582.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,274.06, 710,118.45 and 248,582.49 is: 372,982.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,274.06 : 710,118.45 = 248,582.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,274.06/710,118.45 = 248,582.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,274.06x = 710,118.45 × 248,582.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,274.06x = 176,523,012,495.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,523,012,495.94/473,274.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,982.65

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