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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,934.80, 710,221.40 and 333,670.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,934.80, 710,221.40 and 333,670.80 is: 501,084.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,934.80 : 710,221.40 = 333,670.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,934.80/710,221.40 = 333,670.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,934.80x = 710,221.40 × 333,670.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,934.80x = 236,980,142,715.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,980,142,715.12/472,934.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,084.17

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