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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,231.79, 700,906.07 and 182,885.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,231.79, 700,906.07 and 182,885.64 is: 274,351.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,231.79 : 700,906.07 = 182,885.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,231.79/700,906.07 = 182,885.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,231.79x = 700,906.07 × 182,885.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,231.79x = 128,185,654,277.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,185,654,277.41/467,231.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,351.31

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