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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,357.22, 710,042.10 and 157,814.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,357.22, 710,042.10 and 157,814.22 is: 236,723.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,357.22 : 710,042.10 = 157,814.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,357.22/710,042.10 = 157,814.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,357.22x = 710,042.10 × 157,814.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,357.22x = 112,054,740,178.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,054,740,178.66/473,357.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,723.42

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