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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,841.90, 705,226.05 and 418,310.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,841.90, 705,226.05 and 418,310.70 is: 626,544.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,841.90 : 705,226.05 = 418,310.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,841.90/705,226.05 = 418,310.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,841.90x = 705,226.05 × 418,310.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,841.90x = 295,003,602,633.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,003,602,633.74/470,841.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,544.92

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