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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,553.23, 710,335.99 and 158,010.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,553.23, 710,335.99 and 158,010.13 is: 237,017.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,553.23 : 710,335.99 = 158,010.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,553.23/710,335.99 = 158,010.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,553.23x = 710,335.99 × 158,010.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,553.23x = 112,240,282,123.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,240,282,123.58/473,553.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,017.25

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