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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612,155.70, 918,233.55 and 472,187.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612,155.70, 918,233.55 and 472,187.70 is: 708,281.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612,155.70 : 918,233.55 = 472,187.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612,155.70/918,233.55 = 472,187.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612,155.70x = 918,233.55 × 472,187.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612,155.70x = 433,578,588,037.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,578,588,037.34/612,155.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,281.55

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