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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,575.16, 710,368.81 and 158,032.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,575.16, 710,368.81 and 158,032.07 is: 237,050.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,575.16 : 710,368.81 = 158,032.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,575.16/710,368.81 = 158,032.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,575.16x = 710,368.81 × 158,032.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,575.16x = 112,261,049,560.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,261,049,560.81/473,575.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,050.12

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