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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,211.24, 700,875.48 and 182,865.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,211.24, 700,875.48 and 182,865.09 is: 274,320.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,211.24 : 700,875.48 = 182,865.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,211.24/700,875.48 = 182,865.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,211.24x = 700,875.48 × 182,865.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,211.24x = 128,165,661,043.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,165,661,043.02/467,211.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,320.59

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