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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,075.92, 700,842.84 and 289,535.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,075.92, 700,842.84 and 289,535.92 is: 434,445.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,075.92 : 700,842.84 = 289,535.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,075.92/700,842.84 = 289,535.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,075.92x = 700,842.84 × 289,535.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,075.92x = 202,919,176,454.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,919,176,454.81/467,075.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,445.81

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