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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,227.40, 700,262.90 and 332,076.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,227.40, 700,262.90 and 332,076.12 is: 497,703.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,227.40 : 700,262.90 = 332,076.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,227.40/700,262.90 = 332,076.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,227.40x = 700,262.90 × 332,076.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,227.40x = 232,540,585,151.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,540,585,151.57/467,227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,703.23

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