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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,129.80, 711,701.10 and 222,625.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,129.80, 711,701.10 and 222,625.80 is: 333,473.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,129.80 : 711,701.10 = 222,625.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,129.80/711,701.10 = 222,625.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,129.80x = 711,701.10 × 222,625.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,129.80x = 158,443,026,748.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,443,026,748.38/475,129.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,473.14

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