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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,050.60, 700,575.90 and 230,854.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,050.60, 700,575.90 and 230,854.60 is: 346,281.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,050.60 : 700,575.90 = 230,854.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,050.60/700,575.90 = 230,854.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,050.60x = 700,575.90 × 230,854.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,050.60x = 161,731,169,164.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,731,169,164.14/467,050.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,281.90

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