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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,233.70, 709,850.55 and 465,457.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,233.70, 709,850.55 and 465,457.70 is: 698,186.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,233.70 : 709,850.55 = 465,457.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,233.70/709,850.55 = 465,457.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,233.70x = 709,850.55 × 465,457.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,233.70x = 330,405,404,346.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,405,404,346.74/473,233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,186.55

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