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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,929.52, 713,606.66 and 223,265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,929.52, 713,606.66 and 223,265.40 is: 334,763.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,929.52 : 713,606.66 = 223,265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,929.52/713,606.66 = 223,265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,929.52x = 713,606.66 × 223,265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,929.52x = 159,323,676,387.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,323,676,387.56/475,929.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,763.17

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