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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,999.40, 705,462.30 and 418,468.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,999.40, 705,462.30 and 418,468.20 is: 626,781.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,999.40 : 705,462.30 = 418,468.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,999.40/705,462.30 = 418,468.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,999.40x = 705,462.30 × 418,468.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,999.40x = 295,213,538,848.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,213,538,848.86/470,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,781.14

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