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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,310.80, 712,966.20 and 195,029.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,310.80, 712,966.20 and 195,029.20 is: 292,543.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,310.80 : 712,966.20 = 195,029.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,310.80/712,966.20 = 195,029.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,310.80x = 712,966.20 × 195,029.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,310.80x = 139,049,227,613.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,049,227,613.04/475,310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,543.80

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