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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,231.20, 712,623.60 and 275,608.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,231.20, 712,623.60 and 275,608.32 is: 413,283.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,231.20 : 712,623.60 = 275,608.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,231.20/712,623.60 = 275,608.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,231.20x = 712,623.60 × 275,608.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,231.20x = 196,404,993,188.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,404,993,188.35/475,231.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,283.04

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