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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,223.32, 649,106.76 and 317,468.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,223.32, 649,106.76 and 317,468.45 is: 438,240.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,223.32 : 649,106.76 = 317,468.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,223.32/649,106.76 = 317,468.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,223.32x = 649,106.76 × 317,468.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,223.32x = 206,070,913,736.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,070,913,736.19/470,223.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,240.53

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