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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,170.65, 714,255.98 and 371,068.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,170.65, 714,255.98 and 371,068.29 is: 556,602.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,170.65 : 714,255.98 = 371,068.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,170.65/714,255.98 = 371,068.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,170.65x = 714,255.98 × 371,068.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,170.65x = 265,037,743,265.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,037,743,265.53/476,170.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,602.44

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