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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,929.36, 700,384.32 and 316,794.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,929.36, 700,384.32 and 316,794.24 is: 475,184.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,929.36 : 700,384.32 = 316,794.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,929.36/700,384.32 = 316,794.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,929.36x = 700,384.32 × 316,794.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,929.36x = 221,877,718,362.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,877,718,362.32/466,929.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,184.77

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