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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,972.20, 704,958.30 and 283,348.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,972.20, 704,958.30 and 283,348.20 is: 425,022.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,972.20 : 704,958.30 = 283,348.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,972.20/704,958.30 = 283,348.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,972.20x = 704,958.30 × 283,348.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,972.20x = 199,748,665,380.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,748,665,380.06/469,972.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,022.30

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