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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,262.04, 719,038.86 and 226,736.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,262.04, 719,038.86 and 226,736.44 is: 340,173.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,262.04 : 719,038.86 = 226,736.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,262.04/719,038.86 = 226,736.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,262.04x = 719,038.86 × 226,736.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,262.04x = 163,032,311,338.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,032,311,338.06/479,262.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,173.64

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