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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,996.20, 704,994.30 and 115,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,996.20, 704,994.30 and 115,005.60 is: 172,508.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,996.20 : 704,994.30 = 115,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,996.20/704,994.30 = 115,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,996.20x = 704,994.30 × 115,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,996.20x = 81,078,292,468.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,078,292,468.08/469,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,508.40

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