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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,275.06, 710,119.95 and 248,583.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,275.06, 710,119.95 and 248,583.49 is: 372,984.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,275.06 : 710,119.95 = 248,583.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,275.06/710,119.95 = 248,583.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,275.06x = 710,119.95 × 248,583.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,275.06x = 176,524,095,489.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,524,095,489.63/473,275.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,984.15

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