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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,261.60, 704,355.60 and 408,053.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,261.60, 704,355.60 and 408,053.60 is: 611,180.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,261.60 : 704,355.60 = 408,053.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,261.60/704,355.60 = 408,053.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,261.60x = 704,355.60 × 408,053.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,261.60x = 287,414,838,260.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,414,838,260.16/470,261.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,180.75

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