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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,551.54, 710,333.46 and 158,008.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,551.54, 710,333.46 and 158,008.44 is: 237,014.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,551.54 : 710,333.46 = 158,008.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,551.54/710,333.46 = 158,008.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,551.54x = 710,333.46 × 158,008.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,551.54x = 112,238,681,104.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,238,681,104.36/473,551.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,014.71

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