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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,787.70, 700,218.36 and 230,001.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,787.70, 700,218.36 and 230,001.30 is: 345,020.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,787.70 : 700,218.36 = 230,001.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,787.70/700,218.36 = 230,001.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,787.70x = 700,218.36 × 230,001.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,787.70x = 161,051,133,083.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,051,133,083.87/466,787.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,020.09

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