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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,474.85, 710,363.54 and 169,663.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,474.85, 710,363.54 and 169,663.87 is: 254,550.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,474.85 : 710,363.54 = 169,663.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,474.85/710,363.54 = 169,663.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,474.85x = 710,363.54 × 169,663.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,474.85x = 120,523,027,303.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,523,027,303.30/473,474.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,550.01

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