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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,394,009.70, 708,591,014.55 and 355,996,620.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,394,009.70, 708,591,014.55 and 355,996,620.90 is: 533,994,931.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,394,009.70 : 708,591,014.55 = 355,996,620.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,394,009.70/708,591,014.55 = 355,996,620.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,394,009.70x = 708,591,014.55 × 355,996,620.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,394,009.70x = 252,256,006,779,902,688
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,256,006,779,902,688/472,394,009.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,994,931.35

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