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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,004.70, 962,085.45 and 472,199.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,004.70, 962,085.45 and 472,199.90 is: 707,622.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,004.70 : 962,085.45 = 472,199.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,004.70/962,085.45 = 472,199.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,004.70x = 962,085.45 × 472,199.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,004.70x = 454,296,653,281.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,296,653,281.46/642,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707,622.01

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