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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,851.69, 716,445.38 and 211,466.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,851.69, 716,445.38 and 211,466.90 is: 317,053.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,851.69 : 716,445.38 = 211,466.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,851.69/716,445.38 = 211,466.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,851.69x = 716,445.38 × 211,466.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,851.69x = 151,504,485,847.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,504,485,847.70/477,851.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,053.36

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