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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,362.29, 710,049.71 and 157,819.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,362.29, 710,049.71 and 157,819.29 is: 236,731.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,362.29 : 710,049.71 = 157,819.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,362.29/710,049.71 = 157,819.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,362.29x = 710,049.71 × 157,819.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,362.29x = 112,059,543,562.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,059,543,562.32/473,362.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,731.03

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