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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,215.20, 655,872.75 and 467,215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,215.20, 655,872.75 and 467,215.20 is: 655,872.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,215.20 : 655,872.75 = 467,215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,215.20/655,872.75 = 467,215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,215.20x = 655,872.75 × 467,215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,215.20x = 306,433,718,065.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,433,718,065.80/467,215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,872.75

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