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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,730.04, 712,195.37 and 317,566.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,730.04, 712,195.37 and 317,566.20 is: 475,414.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,730.04 : 712,195.37 = 317,566.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,730.04/712,195.37 = 317,566.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,730.04x = 712,195.37 × 317,566.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,730.04x = 226,169,175,720.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,169,175,720.66/475,730.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,414.96

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