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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,813.92, 713,687.62 and 223,149.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,813.92, 713,687.62 and 223,149.81 is: 334,709.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,813.92 : 713,687.62 = 223,149.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,813.92/713,687.62 = 223,149.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,813.92x = 713,687.62 × 223,149.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,813.92x = 159,259,256,802.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,259,256,802.35/475,813.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,709.12

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