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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,875.16, 710,707.78 and 136,842.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,875.16, 710,707.78 and 136,842.44 is: 205,233.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,875.16 : 710,707.78 = 136,842.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,875.16/710,707.78 = 136,842.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,875.16x = 710,707.78 × 136,842.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,875.16x = 97,254,986,742.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,254,986,742.18/473,875.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,233.35

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