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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,550.08, 710,947.20 and 333,374.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,550.08, 710,947.20 and 333,374.72 is: 500,500.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,550.08 : 710,947.20 = 333,374.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,550.08/710,947.20 = 333,374.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,550.08x = 710,947.20 × 333,374.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,550.08x = 237,011,823,734.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,011,823,734.78/473,550.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,500.02

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