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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,279.44, 711,147.42 and 469,964.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,279.44, 711,147.42 and 469,964.76 is: 703,195.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,279.44 : 711,147.42 = 469,964.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,279.44/711,147.42 = 469,964.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,279.44x = 711,147.42 × 469,964.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,279.44x = 334,214,226,564.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,214,226,564.92/475,279.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,195.21

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