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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,498.67, 705,351.27 and 204,058.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,498.67, 705,351.27 and 204,058.51 is: 305,915.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,498.67 : 705,351.27 = 204,058.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,498.67/705,351.27 = 204,058.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,498.67x = 705,351.27 × 204,058.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,498.67x = 143,932,929,182.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,932,929,182.81/470,498.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,915.70

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