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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,968.20, 706,452.30 and 311,535.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,968.20, 706,452.30 and 311,535.90 is: 467,303.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,968.20 : 706,452.30 = 311,535.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,968.20/706,452.30 = 311,535.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,968.20x = 706,452.30 × 311,535.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,968.20x = 220,085,253,087.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,085,253,087.57/470,968.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,303.85

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