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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,928.64, 650,122.32 and 363,256.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,928.64, 650,122.32 and 363,256.96 is: 501,480.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,928.64 : 650,122.32 = 363,256.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,928.64/650,122.32 = 363,256.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,928.64x = 650,122.32 × 363,256.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,928.64x = 236,161,457,591.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,161,457,591.35/470,928.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,480.35

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