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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,721.15, 704,573.46 and 325,493.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,721.15, 704,573.46 and 325,493.96 is: 488,235.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,721.15 : 704,573.46 = 325,493.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,721.15/704,573.46 = 325,493.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,721.15x = 704,573.46 × 325,493.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,721.15x = 229,334,402,083.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,334,402,083.43/469,721.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,235.21

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