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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,351.40, 710,027.10 and 286,727.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,351.40, 710,027.10 and 286,727.40 is: 430,091.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,351.40 : 710,027.10 = 286,727.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,351.40/710,027.10 = 286,727.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,351.40x = 710,027.10 × 286,727.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,351.40x = 203,584,224,312.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,584,224,312.54/473,351.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,091.10

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