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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,272.14, 714,034.89 and 248,016.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,272.14, 714,034.89 and 248,016.30 is: 371,830.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,272.14 : 714,034.89 = 248,016.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,272.14/714,034.89 = 248,016.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,272.14x = 714,034.89 × 248,016.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,272.14x = 177,092,291,488.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,092,291,488.71/476,272.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,830.05

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