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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,849.80, 706,274.70 and 329,132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,849.80, 706,274.70 and 329,132.20 is: 493,698.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,849.80 : 706,274.70 = 329,132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,849.80/706,274.70 = 329,132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,849.80x = 706,274.70 × 329,132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,849.80x = 232,457,745,815.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,457,745,815.34/470,849.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,698.30

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