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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,535.44, 708,348.56 and 450,291.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,535.44, 708,348.56 and 450,291.88 is: 670,746.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,535.44 : 708,348.56 = 450,291.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,535.44/708,348.56 = 450,291.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,535.44x = 708,348.56 × 450,291.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,535.44x = 318,963,604,777.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,963,604,777.69/475,535.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,746.23

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