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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,231.28, 700,905.32 and 182,885.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,231.28, 700,905.32 and 182,885.14 is: 274,350.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,231.28 : 700,905.32 = 182,885.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,231.28/700,905.32 = 182,885.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,231.28x = 700,905.32 × 182,885.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,231.28x = 128,185,167,574.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,185,167,574.95/467,231.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,350.57

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