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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,713.02, 649,568.07 and 269,470.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,713.02, 649,568.07 and 269,470.14 is: 371,859.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,713.02 : 649,568.07 = 269,470.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,713.02/649,568.07 = 269,470.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,713.02x = 649,568.07 × 269,470.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,713.02x = 175,039,198,762.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,039,198,762.43/470,713.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,859.69

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