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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,252.20, 701,223.90 and 309,428.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,252.20, 701,223.90 and 309,428.20 is: 464,371.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,252.20 : 701,223.90 = 309,428.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,252.20/701,223.90 = 309,428.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,252.20x = 701,223.90 × 309,428.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,252.20x = 216,978,449,173.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,978,449,173.98/467,252.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,371.17

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