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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,228.53, 700,842.80 and 267,409.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,228.53, 700,842.80 and 267,409.63 is: 401,114.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,228.53 : 700,842.80 = 267,409.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,228.53/700,842.80 = 267,409.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,228.53x = 700,842.80 × 267,409.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,228.53x = 187,412,113,836.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,412,113,836.16/467,228.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,114.45

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