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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,011.40, 723,266.70 and 470,513.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,011.40, 723,266.70 and 470,513.80 is: 707,482.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,011.40 : 723,266.70 = 470,513.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,011.40/723,266.70 = 470,513.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,011.40x = 723,266.70 × 470,513.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,011.40x = 340,306,963,430.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,306,963,430.46/481,011.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707,482.12

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