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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,377.34, 710,072.28 and 157,834.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,377.34, 710,072.28 and 157,834.34 is: 236,753.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,377.34 : 710,072.28 = 157,834.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,377.34/710,072.28 = 157,834.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,377.34x = 710,072.28 × 157,834.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,377.34x = 112,073,789,666.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,073,789,666.10/473,377.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,753.60

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