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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,887, 713,797.08 and 223,222.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,887, 713,797.08 and 223,222.92 is: 334,818.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,887 : 713,797.08 = 223,222.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,887/713,797.08 = 223,222.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,887x = 713,797.08 × 223,222.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,887x = 159,335,868,485.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,335,868,485.07/475,887
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,818.70

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