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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,412.38, 704,699.94 and 375,839.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,412.38, 704,699.94 and 375,839.30 is: 563,025.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,412.38 : 704,699.94 = 375,839.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,412.38/704,699.94 = 375,839.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,412.38x = 704,699.94 × 375,839.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,412.38x = 264,853,932,159.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,853,932,159.64/470,412.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,025.00

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