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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,191.62, 713,912.94 and 325,976.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,191.62, 713,912.94 and 325,976.58 is: 488,708.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,191.62 : 713,912.94 = 325,976.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,191.62/713,912.94 = 325,976.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,191.62x = 713,912.94 × 325,976.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,191.62x = 232,718,898,598.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,718,898,598.95/476,191.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,708.51

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