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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,028.20, 708,042.30 and 304,066.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,028.20, 708,042.30 and 304,066.60 is: 456,099.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,028.20 : 708,042.30 = 304,066.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,028.20/708,042.30 = 304,066.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,028.20x = 708,042.30 × 304,066.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,028.20x = 215,292,014,817.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,292,014,817.18/472,028.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,099.90

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