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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,034.93, 708,053.09 and 360,349.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,034.93, 708,053.09 and 360,349.29 is: 540,524.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,034.93 : 708,053.09 = 360,349.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,034.93/708,053.09 = 360,349.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,034.93x = 708,053.09 × 360,349.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,034.93x = 255,146,426,462.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,146,426,462.06/472,034.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,524.47

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