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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,974.41, 705,958.34 and 342,582.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,974.41, 705,958.34 and 342,582.93 is: 513,508.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,974.41 : 705,958.34 = 342,582.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,974.41/705,958.34 = 342,582.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,974.41x = 705,958.34 × 342,582.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,974.41x = 241,849,274,862.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,849,274,862.22/470,974.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,508.31

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