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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,276.68, 714,294.78 and 176,592.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,276.68, 714,294.78 and 176,592.52 is: 264,844.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,276.68 : 714,294.78 = 176,592.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,276.68/714,294.78 = 176,592.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,276.68x = 714,294.78 × 176,592.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,276.68x = 126,139,115,223.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,139,115,223.05/476,276.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,844.20

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