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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,298.36, 710,155.61 and 248,606.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,298.36, 710,155.61 and 248,606.58 is: 373,019.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,298.36 : 710,155.61 = 248,606.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,298.36/710,155.61 = 248,606.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,298.36x = 710,155.61 × 248,606.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,298.36x = 176,549,356,226.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,549,356,226.88/473,298.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,019.16

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