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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,825.92, 700,233.60 and 316,694.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,825.92, 700,233.60 and 316,694.40 is: 475,038.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,825.92 : 700,233.60 = 316,694.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,825.92/700,233.60 = 316,694.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,825.92x = 700,233.60 × 316,694.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,825.92x = 221,760,059,811.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,760,059,811.84/466,825.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,038.02

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