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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,246.80, 711,703.80 and 316,616.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,246.80, 711,703.80 and 316,616.40 is: 474,147.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,246.80 : 711,703.80 = 316,616.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,246.80/711,703.80 = 316,616.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,246.80x = 711,703.80 × 316,616.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,246.80x = 225,337,095,022.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,337,095,022.32/475,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,147.53

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