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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,891.67, 710,874.27 and 158,349.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,891.67, 710,874.27 and 158,349.69 is: 237,536.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,891.67 : 710,874.27 = 158,349.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,891.67/710,874.27 = 158,349.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,891.67x = 710,874.27 × 158,349.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,891.67x = 112,566,720,283.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,566,720,283.48/473,891.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,536.82

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