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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,798, 710,820.12 and 141,374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,798, 710,820.12 and 141,374 is: 212,097.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,798 : 710,820.12 = 141,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,798/710,820.12 = 141,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,798x = 710,820.12 × 141,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,798x = 100,491,483,644.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,491,483,644.88/473,798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,097.74

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