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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,592.94, 713,479.52 and 250,740.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,592.94, 713,479.52 and 250,740.79 is: 376,158.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,592.94 : 713,479.52 = 250,740.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,592.94/713,479.52 = 250,740.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,592.94x = 713,479.52 × 250,740.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,592.94x = 178,898,417,336.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,898,417,336.77/475,592.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,158.69

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