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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,821.60, 706,232.40 and 436,261.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,821.60, 706,232.40 and 436,261.60 is: 654,392.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,821.60 : 706,232.40 = 436,261.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,821.60/706,232.40 = 436,261.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,821.60x = 706,232.40 × 436,261.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,821.60x = 308,102,076,795.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,102,076,795.84/470,821.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,392.40

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