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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,922.74, 714,102.12 and 206,133.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,922.74, 714,102.12 and 206,133.40 is: 309,294.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,922.74 : 714,102.12 = 206,133.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,922.74/714,102.12 = 206,133.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,922.74x = 714,102.12 × 206,133.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,922.74x = 147,200,297,942.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,200,297,942.81/475,922.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,294.52

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