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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,230.78, 712,847.63 and 120,244.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,230.78, 712,847.63 and 120,244.73 is: 180,367.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,230.78 : 712,847.63 = 120,244.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,230.78/712,847.63 = 120,244.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,230.78x = 712,847.63 × 120,244.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,230.78x = 85,716,167,536.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,716,167,536.86/475,230.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,367.46

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