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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,173.20, 1,063,510.20 and 472,227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,173.20, 1,063,510.20 and 472,227.60 is: 707,178.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,173.20 : 1,063,510.20 = 472,227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,173.20/1,063,510.20 = 472,227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,173.20x = 1,063,510.20 × 472,227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,173.20x = 502,218,869,321.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,218,869,321.52/710,173.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707,178.01

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