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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,860.80, 705,124.80 and 302,121.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,860.80, 705,124.80 and 302,121.60 is: 452,433.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,860.80 : 705,124.80 = 302,121.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,860.80/705,124.80 = 302,121.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,860.80x = 705,124.80 × 302,121.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,860.80x = 213,033,432,775.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,033,432,775.68/470,860.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,433.99

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