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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,732.38, 714,207.54 and 408,693.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,732.38, 714,207.54 and 408,693.33 is: 613,563.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,732.38 : 714,207.54 = 408,693.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,732.38/714,207.54 = 408,693.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,732.38x = 714,207.54 × 408,693.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,732.38x = 291,891,857,833.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,891,857,833.71/475,732.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613,563.15

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