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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,256.60, 714,384.92 and 223,711.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,256.60, 714,384.92 and 223,711.44 is: 335,567.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,256.60 : 714,384.92 = 223,711.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,256.60/714,384.92 = 223,711.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,256.60x = 714,384.92 × 223,711.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,256.60x = 159,816,079,167.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,816,079,167.49/476,256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,567.17

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