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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,739.20, 706,108.80 and 470,739.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,739.20, 706,108.80 and 470,739.20 is: 706,108.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,739.20 : 706,108.80 = 470,739.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,739.20/706,108.80 = 470,739.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,739.20x = 706,108.80 × 470,739.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,739.20x = 332,393,091,624.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,393,091,624.96/470,739.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,108.80

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