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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,691, 706,347.54 and 221,392.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,691, 706,347.54 and 221,392.44 is: 332,234.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,691 : 706,347.54 = 221,392.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,691/706,347.54 = 221,392.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,691x = 706,347.54 × 221,392.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,691x = 156,380,005,368.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,380,005,368.60/470,691
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,234.96

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