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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,229.53, 700,902.69 and 182,883.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,229.53, 700,902.69 and 182,883.39 is: 274,347.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,229.53 : 700,902.69 = 182,883.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,229.53/700,902.69 = 182,883.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,229.53x = 700,902.69 × 182,883.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,229.53x = 128,183,456,693.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,183,456,693.12/467,229.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,347.93

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