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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,094.34, 701,487.15 and 429,587.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,094.34, 701,487.15 and 429,587.29 is: 645,158.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,094.34 : 701,487.15 = 429,587.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,094.34/701,487.15 = 429,587.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,094.34x = 701,487.15 × 429,587.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,094.34x = 301,349,963,738.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,349,963,738.32/467,094.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,158.67

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