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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,267.10, 704,363.85 and 408,059.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,267.10, 704,363.85 and 408,059.10 is: 611,189.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,267.10 : 704,363.85 = 408,059.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,267.10/704,363.85 = 408,059.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,267.10x = 704,363.85 × 408,059.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,267.10x = 287,422,078,703.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,422,078,703.54/470,267.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,189.00

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