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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,384.60, 713,076.90 and 250,658.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,384.60, 713,076.90 and 250,658.20 is: 375,987.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,384.60 : 713,076.90 = 250,658.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,384.60/713,076.90 = 250,658.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,384.60x = 713,076.90 × 250,658.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,384.60x = 178,738,572,215.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,738,572,215.58/475,384.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,987.30

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