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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,723.59, 704,609.96 and 357,579.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,723.59, 704,609.96 and 357,579.63 is: 536,388.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,723.59 : 704,609.96 = 357,579.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,723.59/704,609.96 = 357,579.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,723.59x = 704,609.96 × 357,579.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,723.59x = 251,954,167,003.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,954,167,003.22/469,723.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,388.15

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