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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,312.83, 710,177.37 and 248,621.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,312.83, 710,177.37 and 248,621.08 is: 373,040.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,312.83 : 710,177.37 = 248,621.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,312.83/710,177.37 = 248,621.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,312.83x = 710,177.37 × 248,621.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,312.83x = 176,565,064,720.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,565,064,720.96/473,312.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,040.94

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