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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,968.60, 700,452.90 and 230,772.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,968.60, 700,452.90 and 230,772.60 is: 346,158.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,968.60 : 700,452.90 = 230,772.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,968.60/700,452.90 = 230,772.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,968.60x = 700,452.90 × 230,772.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,968.60x = 161,645,336,910.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,645,336,910.54/466,968.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,158.90

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