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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,925.28, 710,887.92 and 158,382.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,925.28, 710,887.92 and 158,382.19 is: 237,573.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,925.28 : 710,887.92 = 158,382.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,925.28/710,887.92 = 158,382.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,925.28x = 710,887.92 × 158,382.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,925.28x = 112,591,985,614.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,591,985,614.15/473,925.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,573.29

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