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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,975.44, 713,929.55 and 223,311.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,975.44, 713,929.55 and 223,311.33 is: 334,951.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,975.44 : 713,929.55 = 223,311.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,975.44/713,929.55 = 223,311.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,975.44x = 713,929.55 × 223,311.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,975.44x = 159,428,556,220.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,428,556,220.25/475,975.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,951.22

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