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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,010.60, 705,015.90 and 292,426.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,010.60, 705,015.90 and 292,426.20 is: 438,639.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,010.60 : 705,015.90 = 292,426.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,010.60/705,015.90 = 292,426.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,010.60x = 705,015.90 × 292,426.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,010.60x = 206,165,120,576.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,165,120,576.58/470,010.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,639.30

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