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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,231.20, 705,346.80 and 283,607.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,231.20, 705,346.80 and 283,607.20 is: 425,410.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,231.20 : 705,346.80 = 283,607.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,231.20/705,346.80 = 283,607.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,231.20x = 705,346.80 × 283,607.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,231.20x = 200,041,430,976.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,041,430,976.96/470,231.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,410.80

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