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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,466.63, 710,202.60 and 157,922.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,466.63, 710,202.60 and 157,922.67 is: 236,884.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,466.63 : 710,202.60 = 157,922.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,466.63/710,202.60 = 157,922.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,466.63x = 710,202.60 × 157,922.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,466.63x = 112,157,090,832.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,157,090,832.94/473,466.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,884.89

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