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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473,352.40, 710,028.60 and 286,728.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473,352.40, 710,028.60 and 286,728.40 is: 430,092.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,352.40 : 710,028.60 = 286,728.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,352.40/710,028.60 = 286,728.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,352.40x = 710,028.60 × 286,728.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,352.40x = 203,585,364,432.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,585,364,432.24/473,352.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,092.60

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