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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,496.44, 707,955.68 and 332,003.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,496.44, 707,955.68 and 332,003.56 is: 497,450.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,496.44 : 707,955.68 = 332,003.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,496.44/707,955.68 = 332,003.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,496.44x = 707,955.68 × 332,003.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,496.44x = 235,043,806,082.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,043,806,082.22/472,496.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,450.96

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