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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565,139.70, 847,709.55 and 473,901.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565,139.70, 847,709.55 and 473,901.30 is: 710,851.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565,139.70 : 847,709.55 = 473,901.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565,139.70/847,709.55 = 473,901.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565,139.70x = 847,709.55 × 473,901.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565,139.70x = 401,730,657,767.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,730,657,767.42/565,139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,851.95

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