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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,382.95, 710,451.07 and 248,875.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,382.95, 710,451.07 and 248,875.25 is: 373,510.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,382.95 : 710,451.07 = 248,875.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,382.95/710,451.07 = 248,875.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,382.95x = 710,451.07 × 248,875.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,382.95x = 176,813,683,484.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,813,683,484.57/473,382.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,510.89

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