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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,715.67, 710,797.59 and 245,890.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,715.67, 710,797.59 and 245,890.21 is: 368,951.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,715.67 : 710,797.59 = 245,890.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,715.67/710,797.59 = 245,890.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,715.67x = 710,797.59 × 245,890.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,715.67x = 174,778,168,672.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,778,168,672.59/473,715.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,951.63

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