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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,870.20, 704,805.30 and 283,246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,870.20, 704,805.30 and 283,246.20 is: 424,869.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,870.20 : 704,805.30 = 283,246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,870.20/704,805.30 = 283,246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,870.20x = 704,805.30 × 283,246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,870.20x = 199,633,422,964.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,633,422,964.86/469,870.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,869.30

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