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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,295.70, 708,443.55 and 453,924.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,295.70, 708,443.55 and 453,924.90 is: 680,887.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,295.70 : 708,443.55 = 453,924.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,295.70/708,443.55 = 453,924.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,295.70x = 708,443.55 × 453,924.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,295.70x = 321,580,167,589.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,580,167,589.40/472,295.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,887.35

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