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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,340.74, 712,640.90 and 235,288.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,340.74, 712,640.90 and 235,288.94 is: 352,750.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,340.74 : 712,640.90 = 235,288.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,340.74/712,640.90 = 235,288.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,340.74x = 712,640.90 × 235,288.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,340.74x = 167,676,518,986.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,676,518,986.66/475,340.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,750.16

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