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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,552.54, 710,334.96 and 158,009.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,552.54, 710,334.96 and 158,009.44 is: 237,016.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,552.54 : 710,334.96 = 158,009.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,552.54/710,334.96 = 158,009.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,552.54x = 710,334.96 × 158,009.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,552.54x = 112,239,629,242.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,239,629,242.02/473,552.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,016.21

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