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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,237.39, 713,015.22 and 155,404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,237.39, 713,015.22 and 155,404 is: 233,158.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,237.39 : 713,015.22 = 155,404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,237.39/713,015.22 = 155,404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,237.39x = 713,015.22 × 155,404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,237.39x = 110,805,417,248.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,805,417,248.88/475,237.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,158.04

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