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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474,187.30, 711,654.88 and 208,131.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474,187.30, 711,654.88 and 208,131.46 is: 312,361.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474,187.30 : 711,654.88 = 208,131.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474,187.30/711,654.88 = 208,131.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474,187.30x = 711,654.88 × 208,131.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474,187.30x = 148,117,769,190.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,117,769,190.53/474,187.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,361.32

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